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El Piro, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

El Piro is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 0. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

774 ft Elevation 236 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
109.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About El Piro

El Piro is a corregimiento in Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in the Republic of Panama.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain109.4 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates8.2119°, -81.5315°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation109.4 inches (2,779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Piro

El Piro is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

El Piro 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 109.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.2119°N, 81.5315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.4"
188% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

399 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 142 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 140 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 114 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 121 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 137 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 107 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 149 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 150 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 94 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 142 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 149 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 150 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 93 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 142 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 116 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 82 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 140 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 88 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 136 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 109 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 15.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 17.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 19.8 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in

El Piro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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Airports Near El Piro

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Coiba AirportSmall Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
5.4 km² (2.1 mi²)

🇵🇦 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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What is the weather like in El Piro?

El Piro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.4 inches.

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