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Alto de Jesús, Panama

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361 Population 12/sq mi density
1,109 ft Elevation 338 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Alto de Jesús has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 153 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates8.2615°N, 81.4841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.8"
213% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 148 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 149 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 121 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 129 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 142 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 115 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 149 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 101 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 124 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 100 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 147 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 90 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 146 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 141 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 95 km
Jan 7, 2004 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama M5.5 134 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 111 km
Jul 13, 2024 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama M5.4 136 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 127 km
Jul 8, 2024 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama M5.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 116 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 13.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in
August 78°F (25°C) 15.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 17.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 19.6 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Alto de Jesús has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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