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.

+ Climate: Tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler on highlands Occasional earthquakes, hurricanes along the Atlantic coast, frequent flooding of lowlands at onset of rainy season, landslides, some active volcanoes + Natural Hazards:

• Liberia

• Puntarenas

• Limón

• San José

Annual Average Temperatures ºF ºC < 46.4

< 8 8 - 12 12 - 16 16 - 20 20 - 24 24 - 28 > 28

46.4 - 53.6 53.6 - 60.8 60.8 - 68 68 - 75.2 75.2 - 82.4 > 82.4

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: + All members of the family should be familiar with these instructions and plan how to act in case of an earthquake + Heavy, high-placed objects should be removed to keep them from falling + Secure furniture to keep it from moving + Keep a flashlight, blanket, canned food, water, and battery-powered radio handy During the earthquake you should: + Keep calm and stay inside. Stand under a door frame or sit under a table or desk + Do not lean on walls and keep away from windows and other objects that could fall + If you are outside, keep away from buildings, electrical cables, and trees + 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

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