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Santa Ana, Costa Rica

En los cerros de Escazú, vista nocturna de Santa Ana.

Living through the seasons

Winters are the easier season. Summer heat deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Excellent

4.6 / 5

Average Summer High
81°F

Mild · 81°F

Days Above 90°F
11 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Very Good

4.1 / 5

Average Winter Low
67°F / 19°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
0 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Excellent

4.7 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine help explain the annual rhythm.

Humidity
84%

Poor

Comfortable Months
12 months

Excellent

Solar Exposure
1907 peak-sun hrs/yr

Good

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day-to-day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
5.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 5.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Toughest Months
None identified
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Low - Medium (0.2-0.4)
Weather Volatility
Strong

3.9 / 5

Sources & methodology

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

  • NASA POWER

    Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk

  • Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS

    Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution

    Checked 2026-05-18

  • World Resources Institute (WRI)

    Used for Drought Risk

    Checked 2026-07-13

  • NOAA IBTrACS

    Used for Weather Volatility

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