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Weather & Climate in Guácimo, Costa Rica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guácimo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 100 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 147.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 100 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 86.4 sq mi (223.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2129°N, 83.6879°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Apr 22, 1991 | 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica | M7.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica | M7.3 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica | M6.9 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica | M6.6 | 70 km | 79 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Mar 25, 1990 | 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 133 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 56 km | 13 km |
| Mar 1, 1991 | 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 132 km | 197 km |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | M6.1 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica | M6.0 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica | M6.0 | 113 km | 18 km |
| May 13, 2011 | 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 74 km | 73 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 27 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Aug 28, 1996 | 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica | M5.8 | 44 km | 20 km |
| Oct 9, 2010 | 3 km SSW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica | M5.8 | 66 km | 91 km |
| Aug 21, 1999 | 45 km W of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M5.8 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Mar 25, 1990 | 4 km SW of Jacó, Costa Rica | M5.7 | 127 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 243 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 88 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 288 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 210 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 188 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 89 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 32 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 23 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 32 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 46 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 60 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 115 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 171 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 17.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | Coldest |
Guácimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 147.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and March the driest (5.6").