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Kusapín, Panama

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1,408 Population 51/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Kusapín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 135 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days135 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates9.1816°N, 81.8879°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.5"
191% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.44"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

364 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 M7.6 142 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 71 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 124 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 142 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 68 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 121 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 147 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 136 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 145 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 147 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 95 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 148 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 86 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 144 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 146 km
Jan 7, 2004 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama M5.5 125 km
Jul 13, 2024 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama M5.4 146 km
Oct 1, 1998 25 km NE of Sixaola, Costa Rica M5.4 82 km
Mar 11, 2009 2 km ENE of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.3 147 km
Jul 8, 2024 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama M5.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 221 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 90 142 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 48 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 148 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 144 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 144 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 9.3 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 11.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in

Kusapín has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and March the driest (3.7").

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