Montaña Grande Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Montaña Grande’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Costa Rica.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Montaña Grande remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like December. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 25°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Montaña Grande by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. March, the city’s warmest month receives 282 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
December, the city’s coldest month, sees about 60 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. It records 233 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Costa Rica Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Costa Rica. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Montaña Grande Temperatures Compared World Wide
Montaña Grande’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Montaña Grande’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Montaña Grande climate page.
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