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Changuinola, Panama
Full City Profile
17,997
Population
483/sq mi density
39 ft
Elevation
12 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Changuinola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 127 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 37.3 sq mi (96.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4300°N, 82.5200°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 67 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 60 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 110 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 105 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 152 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 158 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in |
Changuinola has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (5.3").