Location & Surroundings
Sictaya is a settlement in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, at 619 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Turrialba, less than 2 km away. The national capital San Jose is 44 km to the west. The nearest airport is San Alberto Airport, 34 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 54' 30" N, 83° 40' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 619 m
- Timezone America/Costa_Rica
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,073 p/km²
- Built-up 23.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Colon (CRC)
- Phone Prefix +506
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:43
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sictaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sictaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
25 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.9 | 0.8 | 188 | 96 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 2.2 | 47 | 81 | 1,014.0 | 1.70 / 1.70 | 69 | 604.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 0.3 | 72 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 4.79 / 6.49 | 98 | 386.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 220 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 0.9 | 208 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 38 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 42 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.67 / 0.69 | 77 | 683.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 8 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 9.38 / 10.07 | 100 | 377.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 1.3 | 221 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 5.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.2 | 0.7 | 251 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 95 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.7 | 32 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 3.14 / 3.23 | 99 | 563.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 0.7 | 185 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 11.43 / 14.66 | 100 | 275.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.5 | 223 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 9.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.8 | 1.1 | 210 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 98 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sictaya?
Now 16.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sictaya today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Sictaya?
Local time is 11:43. Time zone: America/Costa_Rica (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Sictaya?
Sictaya is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Sictaya?
DEM 619 m.
Where is Sictaya located?
It is at 9.90823, -83.68036 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sictaya in?
It is in Costa Rica.