Live weather in Quesada, currently 20°C with mist. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Quesada is in Costa Rica — see weather across all major cities in Costa Rica, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
20.1°C
feels like 22.8°C
Mist
Current Weather in Quesada, Costa Rica Updated at 9:30 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 95% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 3.6 kph (47°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1013.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 2.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 58% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:27 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:00 PM |
A mild 20°C evening in Quesada right now, with mist. Mist is softening every outline in view. Humidity nudges the feel up to around 23°C. The air is thick and close at 95%.
Air quality is moderate (US EPA index 2, PM2.5 17) — acceptable for most people. The sun rose at 05:27 AM and sets at 06:00 PM, for 12h 33m of daylight. Visibility is reduced to about 2 km.
Rain is very likely today, a 77% chance with up to 4 mm forecast. Rain is expected to move in around 1pm, so get outdoor plans done before then. Today is warmer than normal — roughly 3°C above the typical August high of 26°C.
It's an unsettled week ahead, with the wettest day looking like Thursday. Today's high stays well short of Quesada's record for the date, 29°C.
Bottom line: it's a great day to be outside in Quesada.
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| Parameter | Value |
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| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 463.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 13.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 28.4 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 3.5 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 17.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 18.3 µg/m³ |
Quesada, in Costa Rica’s northern Alajuela province, sits in a lush valley between the Central Volcanic Range and the cloud forests of San Carlos. This agricultural hub pulses with life—coffee fincas, sugarcane fields, and ornamental plant nurseries define the landscape. The nearby Arenal Volcano looms as a constant, majestic presence, while hot springs and misty waterfalls dot the region. Quesada itself is a workaday town, where the pace is unhurried and the air smells of damp earth and ripe fruit. Its streets are lined with small shops and sodas serving gallo pinto, reflecting a deep connection to the land.
Under the Köppen Af (tropical rainforest) classification, Quesada endures a relentlessly warm and wet rhythm. Summer, from June to October, brings heavy afternoon downpours and steamy humidity, with temperatures hovering around 26°C. Winter is milder but still drenched, as the December-to-April dry season offers only marginally less rainfall—expect frequent showers nonetheless. Humidity rarely dips below 80%, and annual precipitation exceeds 4,000 millimeters. Packing lightweight, quick-dry clothing, a waterproof jacket, and water-resistant footwear is essential; an umbrella serves as a constant companion.
The best time to visit weather-wise straddles the slight lull in rain from late January through March, when skies occasionally clear for longer stretches. Quesada’s notable weather phenomenon is its persistent orographic rain—moisture from the Caribbean rises over the mountains, drenching the region almost daily. Fog often blankets the valley in early mornings, creating a soft, ethereal glow. Thunderstorms are common, especially after midday. There are no hurricanes or monsoon extremes, but flooding can occur with prolonged rains. The climate is predictable in its unpredictability: always warm, always wet, always green.
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