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Celmira, Panama

Chiriquí Province · Panama

Celmira is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,087. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

1,087 Population 39/sq mi density
725 ft Elevation 221 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
123.9 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Celmira

Celmira is a town in the Chiriquí province of Panama.

People

Population1,087
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain123.9 in/yr
Sunny Days140/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Population1,087
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Coordinates8.5451°, -82.8021°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceChiriquí Province
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation123.9 inches (3,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Celmira

Celmira is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,087. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.9 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Celmira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 123.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Panama avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates8.5451°N, 82.8021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.9"
226% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

753 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 130 km
Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 128 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 69 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 134 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 86 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 120 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 134 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 11 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 119 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 134 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 22 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 102 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 96 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 84 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 9 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 78 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 13 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 46 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 98 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 45 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 3 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 LIMON, PANDORA Earthquake 3.0 m 90 130 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 147 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 69 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 47 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 36 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 132 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 60 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 22 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 196 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
February 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in Warmest
May 78°F (25°C) 13.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 13.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 12.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 14.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 15.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 20.9 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 13.9 in Coldest
December 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Celmira has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 123.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Celmira

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHT FM 107.7 entretenimiento, musica MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Celmira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles

Libraries in Celmira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Celmira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito La Bendición
Mercado Municipal de Corredores
Mercado Público
Mercando Público Cadena de Frío
Refrescos Enil

Stadiums & Teams in Celmira

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Airports Near Celmira

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buenos Aires AirportBAIMedium Airport
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Golfito AirportGLFMedium Airport
Palmar Sur AirportPMZMedium Airport
Puerto Jimenez AirportPJMMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa AirportSmall Airport
Cangrejo Verde AirportSmall Airport
Carate AirportSmall Airport
Dieciocho AirportSmall Airport
Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur AirportSmall Airport
Finca 63 (Coto 63) AirportSmall Airport
Finca Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Finca Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
Finca Delicias AirportSmall Airport
Finca Fátima AirportSmall Airport
La Cabezona AirportSmall Airport
Laurel AirportSmall Airport
Potrero Grande AirfieldSmall Airport
Puerto Armuelles AirportAMLSmall Airport
Punta Banco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho del Mar AirportSmall Airport
Salama AirportSmall Airport
San Vito de Java AirportTOOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Celmira

What is the population of Celmira?

Celmira has a population of 1,087 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Celmira?

Celmira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.9 inches.

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