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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in San Jose, Costa Rica

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 2

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for San Jose based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
  • 2 events on record in proximity

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Central America (2023-07-28)

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

1
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Las Vegas, NV
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Tucson, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 10
San Jose is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How San Jose Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near San Jose

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 2 notable extreme heat events near San Jose, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Extreme Heat - Central America (July 2023).

Extreme Heat - Central America

July 27, 2023 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Heat - Central America

May 10, 2023 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
  • 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  • 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
  • 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle

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How this data is built

San Jose, Costa Rica extreme heat risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live extreme heat monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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