Weather forecast
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
The closest and most active Intertropical Convergence Zone on Costa Rica is favoring cloudiness and occasional rainfall in the Caribbean and the Northern Zone, a condition that will be maintained for much of this day. In the rest of the country a morning prevailed with partly cloudy sky; in the afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Central and South Pacific; while in the Central Valley and the North Pacific there is possibility of light rain in the mountainous parts, besides moderate wind.
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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Topic of the year 2015
Clouds play a pivotal role in weather forecasts and warnings. They help to drive the water cycle and the entire climate system. Throughout history, they have inspired artists, poets, musicians, photographers and countless other enthusiasts. Understanding Clouds is the theme of World Meteorological Day 2017 to highlight the enormous importance ...
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News
Thursday, September 07, 2017
Miami. (AFP) - Colas interminables en las estaciones de servicio, supermercados con estantes vacíos y escasez de agua: los habitantes de Miami corrían para abastecerse ante la llegada del potente...
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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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