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Chiriquí Grande, Panama

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1,525 Population 67/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Chiriquí Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 123 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days123 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates8.9494°N, 82.1171°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.5"
214% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

561 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 M7.6 133 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 136 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 74 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 89 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 106 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 134 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 80 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 115 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 149 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 86 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 131 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 100 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 130 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 121 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 109 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 124 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 87 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 119 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 111 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 77 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 3 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 90 133 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 74 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 114 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 122 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 112 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 126 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 109 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake — — 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
August 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 14.5 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in

Chiriquí Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (3.2").

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