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Achutupo, Panama

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1,753 Population 7/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Achutupo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates9.1983°N, 77.9873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.7"
97% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

May 25, 2023 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M6.5 103 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 116 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 64 km
May 2, 1991 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama M6.0 80 km
Jul 29, 2015 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama M5.9 131 km
Mar 2, 2011 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia M5.7 141 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 67 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 97 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 108 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 117 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 150 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 140 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 109 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 106 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 64 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 86 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 45 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 89 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 61 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Cesar Category 1 282 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
November 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in

Achutupo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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