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El Picador, Panama

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163 Population 1/sq mi density
1,558 ft Elevation 475 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
El Picador 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 158 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.3795°N, 81.2550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.9"
187% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 149 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 143 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 129 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 125 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 118 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 119 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 139 km
Jun 17, 2023 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.3 146 km
Apr 2, 2017 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.3 148 km
May 14, 2014 61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.2 142 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 130 km
May 15, 1991 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama M5.2 148 km
Oct 27, 2013 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.1 140 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 130 km
Dec 1, 1998 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M4.9 137 km
Mar 28, 2009 south of Panama M4.9 145 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 82 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 125 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 108 km
Dec 19, 2001 0 km SSE of Boquerón, Panama M4.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 13.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 12.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 9.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 14.2 in
September 74°F (24°C) 15.7 in
October 74°F (24°C) 18.1 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 12.4 in Coldest
December 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in

El Picador has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in November to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 108.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.1") and February the driest (0.7").

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