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Discovering Costa Rica
Weather
Costa Rica’s weather is enjoyable year-round. On average, the temperature in San José ranges
from 14 to 24 degrees Celsius (57 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit) in December and 17 to 27 degrees
Celsius (63 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit) in April.
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Climate:
Tropical and
subtropical; dry season
(December to April); rainy
season (May to
November); cooler on
highlands
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Natural Hazards:
Occasional earthquakes,
hurricanes along the
Atlantic coast, frequent
flooding of lowlands at
onset of rainy season,
landslides, some active
volcanoes
In Case of Earthquake
Remain calm. Inhabitants of Costa Rica must always be prepared to act in case of a strong
tremor or earthquake. For that reason, the following procedures are recommended:
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All members of the family should be familiar with these instructions and plan how to act
in case of an earthquake
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Heavy, high-placed objects should be removed to keep them from falling
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Secure furniture to keep it from moving
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Keep a flashlight, blanket, canned food, water, and battery-powered radio handy
During the earthquake you should:
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Keep calm and stay inside. Stand under a door frame or sit under a table or desk
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Do not lean on walls and keep away from windows and other objects that could fall
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If you are outside, keep away from buildings, electrical cables, and trees
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If you are driving, stop as quickly as safety permits on the side of the road. Avoid
stopping near or under trees, buildings, bridges or electrical cables. Stay in your car until
the tremor has stopped. Do not try to go over bridges since they could be in bad
conditions
Annual Average Temperatures
ºF
ºC
< 46.4
46.4 - 53.6
53.6 - 60.8
60.8 - 68
68 - 75.2
75.2 - 82.4
> 82.4
< 8
8 - 12
12 - 16
16 - 20
20 - 24
24 - 28
> 28
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San José
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Limón
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Puntarenas
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Liberia