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Weather & Climate in Sabalito, Costa Rica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sabalito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 212.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,943 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Area | 28.8 sq mi (74.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8181°N, 82.9091°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
816 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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica | M6.9 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 119 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 65 km | 23 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 51 km | 29 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 23 km | 19 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.9 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 49 km | 14 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 49 km | 17 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 42 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | 98 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 102 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 35 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 26 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 125 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 92 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 164 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 165 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 13.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 13.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 15.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 20.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in |
Sabalito has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.0") and February the driest (2.0").