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Weather & Climate in Matina, Costa Rica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 108 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 108 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 135.7 sq mi (351.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0836°N, 83.2843°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
448 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 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica | M6.6 | 115 km | 79 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 46 km | 13 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | M6.1 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica | M6.0 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Dec 22, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica | M6.0 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Aug 28, 1996 | 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2011 | 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 114 km | 73 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 27 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 136 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 1999 | 45 km W of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M5.8 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Oct 9, 2010 | 3 km SSW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica | M5.8 | 111 km | 91 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica | M5.8 | 47 km | 20 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama | M5.7 | 103 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama | M5.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1999 | 23 km ESE of Quepos, Costa Rica | M5.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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 | 258 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 103 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 226 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 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 | 50 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 63 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 53 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 63 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 90 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 105 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 15.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 15.7 in | Coldest |
Matina has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 135.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.3") and March the driest (5.8").