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Tortuguero - Fog Hunter - Costa Rica

Puerto Limón, Limón Province, Costa Rica

Thick, moody fog for atmospheric forest and landscape shots

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Fog Probability · ≥ 75.0%

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Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Fog Probability 100% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Fog Probability
0%
Dewpoint Spread3.6°C
Visibility24134 (Clear)
Relative Humidity81%
Wind Speed3.1m/s (calm conditions)

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Times shown in America/Costa_Rica

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What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast predicts when cloud forest conditions and valley fog create atmospheric scenes across Costa Rica's diverse elevations and microclimates. We track elevation-specific humidity, temperature differentials, and wind patterns to identify when fog and mist transform rainforest, cloud forest, and volcanic landscapes.

Costa Rica's dramatic topography creates numerous fog microclimates—from Monteverde's perpetual cloud forest mist to volcanic valley inversions to Caribbean coastal morning fog. The collision of Pacific and Caribbean weather systems over mountainous terrain produces exceptional fog photography opportunities year-round, with green season (May-November) bringing the most dramatic conditions.

What makes Costa Rica fog photography special:

  • Cloud forest immersion - Monteverde's permanent fog layer supports epiphyte-draped forests where mist is the defining feature, not occasional visitor
  • Volcanic valley fog - Arenal and Turrialba valleys fill with morning fog while volcanic peaks emerge above inversion layers
  • Microclimate transitions - Experience multiple fog types in single day—cloud forest, valley fog, coastal mist across short distances
  • Jungle emergence - Rainforest canopy trees and cecropia emerging from morning fog layers create layered atmospheric compositions

Monteverde cloud forest reserve exists because of fog—the persistent cloud layer that supports one of Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems. Here, photography captures fog as environment, with epiphytes, bromeliads, and moss-draped trees emerging from perpetual mist. The suspended bridges offer unique elevated perspectives into the fog layer. From La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano's perfect cone rises above valley fog on calm mornings, especially during green season. Turrialba Valley experiences similar inversions with the active volcano emerging above fog pools. Rincón de la Vieja's volcanic slopes create altitude-based fog layers with fumaroles adding volcanic steam to natural mist. Best conditions occur during green season when humidity is highest—arrive early as valley fog often dissipates by 8-9 AM.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 80 hours
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
America/Costa_Rica
Fog Probability
≥ 75.0%
Tue, Jul 7
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How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Fog Probability mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
America/Costa_Rica
Clear Sky Probability (Ensemble)
%
Dew Point
°C
Rainfall
mm
Relative Humidity
%
Snowfall
cm
Solar Elevation
°
Temperature
°C
Total Precipitation
mm
Vapor Pressure Deficit
kPa
Visibility
m
Wind Gusts
m/s
Wind Speed
m/s
Wed, Jul 8 Sunrise 05:17 Sunset 17:57
07:00
20% 23°C 0.01mm 81% 0cm 23° 27°C 0mm 0.67kPa 24134m 3.7m/s 3.1m/s
08:00
26% 23°C 0mm 78% 0cm 37° 27°C 0.06mm 0.79kPa 22561m 3.6m/s 3.3m/s
09:00
31% 23°C 0mm 76% 0cm 50° 28°C 0.06mm 0.89kPa 24135m 3.3m/s 3.2m/s
10:00
30% 24°C 0mm 75% 0cm 64° 28°C 0.13mm 0.97kPa 24135m 3.1m/s 3.2m/s
11:00
29% 23°C 0mm 73% 0cm 75° 29°C 0.13mm 1kPa 24135m 3.2m/s 3.3m/s
12:00
28% 23°C 0mm 72% 0cm 76° 29°C 0.13mm 1.1kPa 24134m 3.2m/s 3.6m/s
13:00
42% 23°C 0mm 72% 0cm 67° 29°C 0.06mm 1.1kPa 24134m 3.4m/s 3.8m/s
14:00
55% 24°C 0mm 73% 0cm 54° 29°C 0.06mm 1.1kPa 24134m 3.2m/s 3.5m/s
15:00
69% 24°C 0mm 74% 0cm 40° 29°C 0.06mm 1.1kPa 24135m 3m/s 3.2m/s
16:00
61% 24°C 0mm 74% 0cm 26° 29°C 0.06mm 1kPa 24134m 2.7m/s 2.7m/s
17:00
52% 24°C 0mm 76% 0cm 12° 28°C 0.25mm 0.92kPa 10400m 2.2m/s 2m/s
18:00 ☾
44% 24°C 0mm 80% 0cm -1.1° 28°C 0.81mm 0.73kPa 10587m 1.4m/s 1.1m/s
19:00 ☾
30% 24°C 0mm 81% 0cm -15° 27°C 1.2mm 0.66kPa 11159m 1.1m/s 0.91m/s
20:00 ☾
17% 24°C 0mm 82% 0cm -28° 27°C 2.3mm 0.64kPa 22042m 1.1m/s 0.81m/s
21:00 ☾
3% 23°C 0mm 82% 0cm -40° 27°C 3.2mm 0.65kPa 24134m 1.1m/s 0.83m/s
22:00 ☾
2% 23°C 0mm 82% 0cm -50° 26°C 4.1mm 0.6kPa 22026m 1.8m/s 1.5m/s
23:00 ☾
2% 23°C 0mm 82% 0cm -56° 27°C 5mm 0.6kPa 19534m 3m/s 2.2m/s
Thu, Jul 9 Sunrise 05:17 Sunset 17:57
24:00 ☾
1% 23°C 0mm 84% 0cm -57° 26°C 5.5mm 0.56kPa 7492m 4.2m/s 3m/s
01:00 ☾
2% 23°C 0mm 84% 0cm -52° 26°C 0.06mm 0.55kPa 24135m 4.7m/s 3.7m/s
02:00 ☾
2% 23°C 0mm 85% 0cm -42° 26°C 0.06mm 0.5kPa 24134m 4.8m/s 3.8m/s
03:00 ☾
3% 23°C 0mm 85% 0cm -31° 26°C 0.06mm 0.5kPa 24135m 5.2m/s 3.9m/s
04:00 ☾
3% 23°C 0mm 85% 0cm -18° 26°C 0.56mm 0.51kPa 24134m 5.1m/s 3.9m/s
05:00 ☾
3% 23°C 0mm 85% 0cm -4.6° 26°C 0.69mm 0.51kPa 24135m 5.1m/s 3.9m/s
06:00
3% 23°C 0mm 84% 0cm 9° 26°C 1.1mm 0.55kPa 12259m 5.1m/s 3.9m/s
07:00
2% 23°C 0mm 81% 0cm 23° 27°C 0.56mm 0.68kPa 11979m 5.2m/s 3.8m/s
08:00
2% 23°C 0mm 78% 0cm 37° 27°C 1.3mm 0.8kPa 11880m 4.9m/s 3.9m/s
09:00
1% 23°C 0mm 76% 0cm 50° 28°C 1.6mm 0.91kPa 24135m 4.6m/s 4.1m/s
10:00
2% 24°C 0mm 74% 0cm 64° 28°C 1.6mm 0.99kPa 24134m 4.2m/s 4.2m/s
11:00
2% 23°C 0mm 74% 0cm 75° 28°C 1.7mm 1kPa 24135m 3.7m/s 3.8m/s
12:00
3% 24°C 0mm 74% 0cm 77° 29°C 1.8mm 1kPa 24135m 3.7m/s 3.5m/s
13:00
3% 24°C 0mm 73% 0cm 67° 29°C 0.13mm 1.1kPa 24134m 3.4m/s 3.2m/s
14:00
2% 24°C 0mm 73% 0cm 54° 29°C 0.25mm 1.1kPa 24135m 2.9m/s 2.8m/s
15:00
2% 24°C 0mm 75% 0cm 40° 29°C 0.31mm 0.98kPa 23518m 2.8m/s 2.7m/s
16:00
1% 24°C 0mm 77% 0cm 26° 28°C 1.6mm 0.86kPa 8891m 2m/s 1.8m/s
17:00
1% 24°C 0mm 82% 0cm 12° 27°C 2.9mm 0.66kPa 16069m 2.3m/s 1.9m/s
18:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 82% 0cm -1.1° 27°C 3.8mm 0.62kPa 24135m 1.9m/s 1.4m/s
19:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 82% 0cm -15° 27°C 1.1mm 0.62kPa 24135m 0.81m/s 0.72m/s
20:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 82% 0cm -28° 27°C 1.7mm 0.62kPa 24135m 1.4m/s 1.2m/s
21:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 83% 0cm -40° 27°C 2.1mm 0.59kPa 24134m 1.9m/s 1.5m/s
22:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 84% 0cm -50° 27°C 2.4mm 0.58kPa 24135m 2.4m/s 1.9m/s
23:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 84% 0cm -56° 27°C 2.4mm 0.54kPa 24134m 3.2m/s 2.6m/s
Fri, Jul 10 Sunrise 05:17 Sunset 17:57
24:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 86% 0cm -57° 26°C 2.6mm 0.46kPa 22505m 4m/s 3.1m/s
01:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 88% 0cm -52° 26°C 0.19mm 0.41kPa 12092m 4.9m/s 3.7m/s
02:00 ☾
1% 24°C 0mm 88% 0cm -42° 26°C 0.25mm 0.39kPa 24134m 5.5m/s 4.2m/s
03:00 ☾
1% 24°C 0mm 89% 0cm -31° 25°C 0.31mm 0.35kPa 24135m 6.3m/s 4.6m/s
04:00 ☾
1% 24°C 0mm 89% 0cm -18° 25°C 0.69mm 0.36kPa 11541m 6.8m/s 4.9m/s
05:00 ☾
1% 23°C 0mm 89% 0cm -4.7° 25°C 1.4mm 0.35kPa 7247m 7.3m/s 5.1m/s
06:00
1% 24°C 0mm 88% 0cm 9° 26°C 2mm 0.38kPa 24134m 7.8m/s 5.5m/s
07:00
1% 24°C 0mm 86% 0cm 23° 26°C 0.31mm 0.46kPa 11403m 7.9m/s 5.6m/s
08:00
0% 24°C 0mm 82% 0cm 37° 27°C 1.4mm 0.66kPa 24134m 7.1m/s 5.3m/s
09:00
0% 23°C 0mm 76% 0cm 50° 28°C 1.5mm 0.88kPa 24134m 6.6m/s 5.8m/s
10:00
0% 23°C 0mm 76% 0cm 64° 28°C 1.6mm 0.93kPa 24135m 5.7m/s 5.4m/s
11:00
0% 24°C 0mm 76% 0cm 75° 28°C 1.8mm 0.93kPa 24135m 5.3m/s 5.2m/s
12:00
0% 24°C 0mm 76% 0cm 77° 28°C 1.9mm 0.91kPa 24135m 5m/s 5m/s
13:00
0% 24°C 0.03mm 79% 0cm 67° 28°C 3.6mm 0.77kPa 17654m 4.4m/s 4.1m/s
14:00
0% 24°C 0.05mm 82% 0cm 54° 27°C 5.3mm 0.63kPa 11173m 3.9m/s 3.2m/s
15:00
0% 24°C 0.08mm 86% 0cm 40° 27°C 7.1mm 0.5kPa 4692m 3.3m/s 2.4m/s
16:00
0% 24°C 0.15mm 85% 0cm 26° 27°C 8.9mm 0.52kPa 11173m 2.9m/s 2.1m/s
17:00
0% 24°C 0.23mm 84% 0cm 12° 26°C 11mm 0.55kPa 17654m 2.4m/s 1.8m/s
18:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0.3mm 83% 0cm -1.1° 26°C 13mm 0.57kPa 24135m 1.9m/s 1.6m/s
19:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0.2mm 84% 0cm -15° 26°C 8.5mm 0.56kPa 24135m 1.7m/s 1.5m/s
20:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0.1mm 84% 0cm -28° 26°C 4.5mm 0.54kPa 24135m 1.4m/s 1.4m/s
21:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0mm 84% 0cm -40° 26°C 0.44mm 0.53kPa 24135m 1.1m/s 1.3m/s
22:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0mm 86% 0cm -50° 26°C 0.79mm 0.47kPa 21718m 1.5m/s 1.6m/s
23:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0mm 87% 0cm -57° 26°C 1.1mm 0.42kPa 19302m 1.9m/s 1.8m/s
Sat, Jul 11 Sunrise 05:17 Sunset 17:57
24:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0mm 88% 0cm -57° 25°C 1.5mm 0.37kPa 16886m 2.3m/s 2.1m/s
01:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0mm 89% 0cm -52° 25°C 2mm 0.34kPa 16918m 2.1m/s 1.8m/s
02:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0mm 90% 0cm -43° 25°C 2.6mm 0.32kPa 16950m 1.8m/s 1.6m/s
03:00 ☾
0% 23°C 0mm 91% 0cm -31° 25°C 3.1mm 0.29kPa 16983m 1.5m/s 1.3m/s
04:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 88% 0cm -18° 26°C 4mm 0.38kPa 19367m 1.6m/s 1.5m/s
05:00 ☾
0% 24°C 0mm 86% 0cm -4.8° 26°C 4.9mm 0.48kPa 21751m 1.7m/s 1.7m/s
06:00
0% 24°C 0mm 83% 0cm 8.9° 27°C 5.8mm 0.59kPa 24135m 1.7m/s 1.9m/s
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