5
High
Extreme Heat Risk in San Jose, Costa Rica
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 2
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
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
Extreme Heat - Central America
May 10, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Central America
July 27, 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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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
Drought Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in San Jose
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in San Jose
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Bogota, Colombia
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Quito, Ecuador
Score: 5/10
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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