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Camarón Arriba, Panama

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515 Population 2/sq mi density
1,535 ft Elevation 468 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Camarón Arriba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 152 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.3877°N, 81.9965°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.2"
203% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

647 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 140 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 101 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 135 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 110 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 99 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 136 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 84 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 144 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 97 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 119 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 82 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 116 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 63 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 95 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 97 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 135 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 118 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 134 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 101 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 — 135 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 70 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 137 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 125 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 94 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in Warmest
May 76°F (25°C) 13.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 13.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 14.5 in
September 74°F (24°C) 15.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 20.2 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 12.6 in Coldest
December 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in

Camarón Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in November to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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