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Colón, Panama

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76,643 Population 150,280/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Colón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density150,280/sq mi
Coordinates9.3603°N, 79.9002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.2"
140% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 106 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 5 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 104 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 110 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 89 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 149 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 46 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 138 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 144 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 146 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 98 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 56 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 47 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 68 km
Oct 3, 1999 35 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.4 145 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 74 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 115 km
Apr 17, 2016 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama M4.4 82 km
May 8, 1994 34 km NNW of Narganá, Panama M4.3 142 km
Apr 28, 2015 10 km E of Cartí Sugdup, Panama M4.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 243 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 253 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 14.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in Coldest

Colón has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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