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El Silencio, Panama

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2,017 Population 66/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
El Silencio 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 Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days127 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates9.3856°N, 82.5337°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.2"
203% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

578 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 68 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 120 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 22 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 115 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 106 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 120 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 38 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 91 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 141 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 124 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 111 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 124 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 129 km
Jul 10, 1993 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica M5.8 129 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 21 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 133 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 139 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 12 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 117 km
Oct 31, 1994 14 km S of Buenos Aires, Costa Rica M5.6 95 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 3 180 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 291 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 280 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 68 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 63 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 106 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 100 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 111 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake — — 53 km
1798 MATINA Earthquake — — 99 km
1746 MATINA Earthquake — — 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 153 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 159 km
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 191 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

El Silencio 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").

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