La Palma, Panama

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1,728 Population 7/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 26°C

La Palma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.6°F
	47% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	8.4050°N, 78.1404°W
Timezone	America/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.7"

134% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 13.35"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 25, 2023	45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama	M6.5	129 km
Nov 4, 1996	33 km WSW of Riosucio, Colombia	M6.3	147 km
Feb 26, 2000	7 km SE of Narganá, Panama	M6.1	119 km
May 2, 1991	71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama	M6.0	145 km
Jul 29, 2015	29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama	M5.9	93 km
Mar 2, 2011	20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia	M5.7	143 km
Jun 7, 2002	22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama	M5.6	67 km
Jan 4, 1999	23 km SSE of Jaqué, Panama	M5.5	120 km
Dec 16, 2000	23 km W of Juradó, Colombia	M5.4	148 km
Mar 16, 2002	11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama	M5.3	113 km
Feb 18, 2018	73 km W of Jaqué, Panama	M5.1	119 km
May 25, 2023	40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama	M5.0	125 km
May 3, 2023	9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama	M5.0	116 km
Jan 20, 2020	53 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama	M4.9	126 km
May 4, 2017	15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama	M4.8	112 km
Apr 22, 2001	54 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama	M4.8	128 km
Sep 24, 1991	12 km E of Narganá, Panama	M4.7	120 km
Sep 9, 1993	34 km NE of Narganá, Panama	M4.7	138 km
Apr 9, 1994	15 km SE of Narganá, Panama	M4.7	111 km
Aug 22, 2004	10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama	M4.7	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	1.6 in
February	80°F (26°C)	1.0 in	Driest
March	81°F (27°C)	1.1 in
April	81°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
May	80°F (27°C)	10.0 in
June	80°F (27°C)	11.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	9.4 in
August	80°F (27°C)	8.9 in
September	79°F (26°C)	10.1 in
October	79°F (26°C)	13.4 in	Wettest
November	78°F (26°C)	12.1 in	Coldest
December	79°F (26°C)	5.8 in

La Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.4") and February the driest (1.0").

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