DisasterAWARE
Explore Hazard Data
1
Low

drought Drought Risk in San Jose, Costa Rica

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

Risk: 1Historical: 3

Key Risk Factors

  • 4 events on record in proximity

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Drought - Northern Costa Rica (2019-07-26)

Highest Risk Cities for Droughts

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
2
Risk: 9Historical: 0
3
Risk: 9Historical: 10
4
Risk: 9Historical: 10
5
Risk: 9Historical: 0
6
Risk: 9Historical: 1
7
Risk: 9Historical: 0
8
Risk: 9Historical: 1
9
Risk: 9Historical: 1
10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
San Jose is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.

How San Jose Compares

Loading chart...

Notable Drought Events Near San Jose

Drought - Northern Costa Rica

July 25, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Drought - Costa Rica

February 23, 2013 WARNING

Impact data not available

Drought - Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama

December 2, 2018 WATCH

Impact data not available

Drought - Southern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama

January 29, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Drought Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
  • 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
  • 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
  • 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
  • 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions

Related Pages

Monitor Drought Risk in Real Time

Get real-time drought alerts for San Jose, Costa Rica and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.