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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
San Jose is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How San Jose Compares
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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
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Earthquake Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in San Jose
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
Flood Risk in San Jose
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in San Jose
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Jose
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Jose
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in San Jose
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in San Jose
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Bogota, Colombia
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Quito, Ecuador
Score: 5/10
How this data is built
San Jose, Costa Rica drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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