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Buenos Aires, Panama

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400 Population 2/sq mi density
1,024 ft Elevation 312 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Buenos Aires has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 157 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.4145°N, 81.4799°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.8"
192% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 133 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 141 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 140 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 124 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 108 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 149 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 137 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 116 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 99 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 148 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 143 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 111 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 123 km
Jan 7, 2004 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama M5.5 133 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 139 km
Jul 13, 2024 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama M5.4 139 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km SSW of La Esperanza, Panama M5.3 146 km
Jul 8, 2024 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama M5.3 132 km
Jun 17, 2023 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.3 130 km
Apr 2, 2017 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 144 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 121 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 13.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 13.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.7 in
August 76°F (24°C) 14.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 15.8 in
October 75°F (24°C) 18.4 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 12.6 in Coldest
December 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in

Buenos Aires has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 110.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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