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Weather & Climate in Costa Rica, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Costa Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 317.3 sq mi (821.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.2708°N, 76.6725°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 134 km | 130 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 147 km | 123 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 105 km | 125 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 144 km | 26 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.4 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.3 | 53 km | 135 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 36 km | 61 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 136 km | 43 km |
| Jun 8, 2017 | 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 121 km | 109 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 10 km | 62 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru | M5.1 | 103 km | 105 km |
| Oct 13, 2011 | 37 km SE of Navarro, Peru | M5.1 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
Costa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (3.1").