General Review

During the next seven days, an increase in atmospheric instability is expected over southern Central America, due to the influence of various synoptic and dynamic factors. One of the main contributors will be the strengthening of Cold Surge #19, which will promote stronger winds and increased moisture transport toward the Caribbean and the Northern Zone.

As a result, variable cloudiness ranging from partial to overcast skies and rainy conditions are forecast for the Caribbean and Northern Zone, with possible intermittent rain and showers between the night of Saturday, April 12th and the morning of Monday, April 14th. The highest probability of rainfall will occur during the mornings and nights, while in the afternoons it is expected to decrease. Some of this cloudiness and rain may reach areas in the east and northern mountains of the Central Valley, as well as mountainous areas in the eastern part of the North Pacific.

In the Central Valley, mountainous regions, and especially in the province of Guanacaste, moderate to strong wind gusts are anticipated. Wind speeds will range between 40 to 75 km/h in the Central Valley and mountains, and between 80 to 100 km/h in the North Pacific. These winds, along with persistent cloudiness, will contribute to a decrease in maximum temperatures between Saturday and Monday, creating a cooler environment and even a sensation of cold in mountainous areas and the northern part of the country.

On the other hand, the possibility of scattered showers and downpours remains during the afternoons in the Central and Southern Pacific regions, with occasional rainfall during the early night hours.

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Forecast

Morning: In the Caribbean and Northern Zone, skies will range from mostly cloudy to overcast, with rain and possible intermittent showers between Sunday and Monday. The eastern part and mountainous areas of the Central Valley, as well as the mountains of the North Pacific, will be partly to mostly cloudy with possible rain. The rest of the country will experience variable cloudiness from mostly clear to partly cloudy. Cool conditions are expected, especially in highland areas. Strong wind gusts are likely in the Central Valley, Guanacaste, and mountainous regions.

 

Afternoon: In the Caribbean and Northern Zone, skies will be partly to mostly cloudy, with isolated rain and showers. The Central Valley may see possible light rain or drizzle in the eastern sector and mountainous areas. Cool conditions will persist, especially in highlands. Strong wind gusts are expected in the Central Valley, Guanacaste, and mountainous regions.

 

Night: In the Caribbean and Northern Zone, skies will range from mostly cloudy to overcast, with rain and possible intermittent showers between Saturday and early Monday morning. The eastern part and mountainous areas of the Central Valley, as well as the mountains of the North Pacific, will be partly to mostly cloudy with possible rain. Occasional rain is expected at the beginning of the period in the Central and South Pacific. Cool conditions will continue, especially in highland areas. Strong wind gusts are expected in the Central Valley, Guanacaste, and mountainous regions.

 

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Temperature extremes in climatic regions of the country

REGION	TEMP MAX °C	TEMP MIN °C
Central Valley	30	8
North Pacific	35	18
Central Pacific	30	9
South Pacífic	34	3
Caribe	28	6
North Zone	29	9

PSOLANO/DMSA/IMN

 

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