Bisira, Panama

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1,383 Population 17/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Bisira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates8.9008°N, 81.8636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.1"
213% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 149 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 94 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 109 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 127 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 95 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 139 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 111 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 119 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 122 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 139 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 127 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 103 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 112 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 142 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 129 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 119 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 133 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 125 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km WSW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.5 142 km
May 1, 2006 1 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m - 79 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m - 122 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 149 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 138 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m - 140 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake - - 133 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.8 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 12.2 in

Bisira has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (2.2").

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