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Weather & Climate in Costa Rica, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Costa Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 3,335.7 sq mi (8,639.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.5907°N, 107.3899°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jun 22, 1991 | 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M6.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1998 | 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2001 | 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 88 km | 34 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.0 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Jun 22, 1991 | 114 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 91 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1993 | 104 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 100 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2013 | 102 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.6 | 150 km | 29 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 100 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1991 | 101 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 101 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 121 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 261 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 66 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 294 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 15 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 109 mph | 240 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 204 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 172 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 164 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 261 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 23 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 205 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 135 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in |
Costa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (0.1").