Weather forecast
Friday, August 07, 2020
Tropical wave # 26 is crossing Costa Rica on Friday, however it is very weakened. The rains today will be very isolated. In the afternoon chuvascos are expected in the Central and South Pacific, as well as isolated rains in the North and neighboring areas. The Central Valley will be cloudy with scattered showers only. In the afternoon, verify that it reinforces the precipitations in the Pacific Slope and the Central Valley; where isolated thunderstorm showers are expected.
ENSO Bulletin
This scientific document, produced by the Department of Climatology, provides information on the current and upcoming state of El Niño or La Niña events in a national context. This newsletter is published at the end or beginning of each month. Previous issues are also available.
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Public Consultation
The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), the Climate Change Department (DCC), submits a draft of the "National Policy for Adaptation to Climate Change in Costa Rica" to the institutions and the public in general.
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National emergency notice
Attention to the public: due to Executive Decree 42227 of National Emergency issued yesterday (March 16), the IMN requests that all inquiries related to the institution be made through: • Website (www.imn.ac .cr), • Institutional email (imn@imn.ac.cr), • Telephone exchange 2222-56-16, • Facebook and / or Twitter.
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News
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Extremely hot temperatures have been recorded in the country, with maximums in GAM between 25-31 ° C and, higher, in coastal areas and plains; which, together with the entrance of marine breezes,...
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Services
The National Meteorological Institute, offers a range of services that can be ordered online in the next section of the site.
Climate change
One of the greatest challenges facing humanity is climate change. One issue that should concern us all. In this section you can view the climate change report or browse in our dedicated website for this importance issue.
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Atlas of clouds
Reigning time depends on the type of clouds that form in the sky and, therefore, forecasters are interested in the study of their structure and evolution. Learn more about this fascinating subject.
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