Quesada weather in December
In December, Quesada sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 137 mm of rain across 19.1 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Quesada's 4th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Quesada's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 137 mm
- 19.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 5:52 AM – 5:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical December day in Quesada reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 17 |
| 2 | 24 | 17 |
| 3 | 24 | 17 |
| 4 | 24 | 17 |
| 5 | 24 | 17 |
| 6 | 24 | 17 |
| 7 | 24 | 17 |
| 8 | 23 | 17 |
| 9 | 23 | 17 |
| 10 | 23 | 17 |
| 11 | 23 | 17 |
| 12 | 23 | 17 |
| 13 | 23 | 17 |
| 14 | 23 | 17 |
| 15 | 23 | 17 |
| 16 | 23 | 17 |
| 17 | 23 | 17 |
| 18 | 23 | 17 |
| 19 | 23 | 17 |
| 20 | 23 | 17 |
| 21 | 23 | 17 |
| 22 | 23 | 17 |
| 23 | 23 | 17 |
| 24 | 23 | 17 |
| 25 | 23 | 17 |
| 26 | 23 | 17 |
| 27 | 23 | 17 |
| 28 | 23 | 17 |
| 29 | 23 | 17 |
| 30 | 23 | 17 |
| 31 | 23 | 17 |
Quesada weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 16° | 80 | 13.7 | 11.5 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 24° / 16° | 50 | 9.5 | 11.7 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 25° / 17° | 44 | 10.5 | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 26° / 17° | 80 | 16.4 | 12.2 | 5.5 |
| May | 26° / 18° | 297 | 27.6 | 12.5 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 25° / 19° | 303 | 29.2 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 25° / 18° | 234 | 28.3 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 25° / 18° | 258 | 28.8 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 25° / 18° | 315 | 29.4 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 24° / 18° | 352 | 30.3 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 24° / 18° | 251 | 26.1 | 11.5 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 23° / 17° | 137 | 19.1 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 67%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 22 | 78 |
| 3 | 23 | 77 |
| 4 | 23 | 77 |
| 5 | 23 | 77 |
| 6 | 23 | 77 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 25 | 75 |
| 9 | 25 | 75 |
| 10 | 26 | 74 |
| 11 | 26 | 74 |
| 12 | 27 | 73 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 29 | 71 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 33 | 67 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 38 | 62 |
| 21 | 39 | 61 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Quesada gets around 137 mm of rain over 19.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 62% and peaks near 74% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 |
| 2 | 73 |
| 3 | 73 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 71 |
| 6 | 70 |
| 7 | 69 |
| 8 | 67 |
| 9 | 66 |
| 10 | 65 |
| 11 | 64 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 63 |
| 14 | 62 |
| 15 | 61 |
| 16 | 60 |
| 17 | 60 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 58 |
| 20 | 58 |
| 21 | 58 |
| 22 | 57 |
| 23 | 57 |
| 24 | 56 |
| 25 | 56 |
| 26 | 56 |
| 27 | 56 |
| 28 | 56 |
| 29 | 55 |
| 30 | 55 |
| 31 | 55 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 72% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 26% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 56 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 83 |
| Muggy (%) | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 56 | 43 |
| 2 | 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 3 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 4 | 1 | 61 | 38 |
| 5 | 1 | 62 | 37 |
| 6 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 7 | 2 | 64 | 34 |
| 8 | 2 | 65 | 33 |
| 9 | 2 | 67 | 31 |
| 10 | 2 | 68 | 30 |
| 11 | 2 | 69 | 29 |
| 12 | 2 | 70 | 28 |
| 13 | 2 | 71 | 27 |
| 14 | 2 | 72 | 26 |
| 15 | 2 | 73 | 25 |
| 16 | 2 | 74 | 24 |
| 17 | 2 | 75 | 23 |
| 18 | 2 | 76 | 22 |
| 19 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 20 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 21 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 22 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 23 | 2 | 80 | 18 |
| 24 | 2 | 80 | 18 |
| 25 | 2 | 81 | 17 |
| 26 | 2 | 81 | 17 |
| 27 | 2 | 81 | 17 |
| 28 | 2 | 82 | 16 |
| 29 | 3 | 81 | 16 |
| 30 | 3 | 82 | 15 |
| 31 | 3 | 83 | 14 |
Wind in December
Winds average 10 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:59 AM, and sunset from 5:11 PM to 5:23 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 5:44 | 5:11 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 5:45 | 5:11 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 5:45 | 5:11 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 5:46 | 5:11 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 5:46 | 5:12 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 5:47 | 5:12 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 5:47 | 5:12 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 5:48 | 5:13 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 5:48 | 5:13 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 5:49 | 5:13 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 5:49 | 5:14 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 5:50 | 5:14 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 5:50 | 5:15 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 5:51 | 5:15 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 5:51 | 5:15 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 5:52 | 5:16 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 5:52 | 5:16 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 5:53 | 5:17 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 5:53 | 5:17 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 5:54 | 5:18 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 5:54 | 5:18 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 5:55 | 5:19 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 5:55 | 5:19 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 5:56 | 5:20 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 5:56 | 5:20 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 5:57 | 5:21 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 5:57 | 5:21 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 5:58 | 5:21 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 5:58 | 5:22 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 5:58 | 5:22 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 5:59 | 5:23 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.28 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.72 kWh/m² to a high of 6 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.28 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 3 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 4 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Quesada?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Quesada for sightseeing.
What to pack for Quesada in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Quesada sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 17°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Quesada in December
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 54 km away) is warmest in April at about 29°C and coldest in November near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Quesada in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Quesada peaks around March 19 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Quesada in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Quesada is worst in May — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (January, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Quesada?
Quesada sits at 10.3°N, 84.4°W, 616 m above sea level, in Costa Rica. The nearest listed city is San_Ramon_, 27 km away.
Topography around Quesada
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Quesada.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Quesada has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 559 m around an average of 669 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,252 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,407 m.
The land around Quesada is covered by trees (47%) and grassland (38%) within 3 km, trees (59%) and grassland (39%) within 16 km, and trees (67%) and grassland (23%) within 80 km.
Costa Rica travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 59% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $19,970
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 81%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 17.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 14.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 516
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Quesada (10.3266°, -84.432°, elevation 616 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).