La Peña, Panama

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2,223 Population 6/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
La Peña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 94.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area376.7 sq mi (975.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates8.1341°N, 81.0282°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"
149% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 146 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 122 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 132 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 114 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 149 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 93 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 130 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 88 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 50 km
Dec 1, 1998 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M4.9 142 km
Mar 28, 2009 south of Panama M4.9 150 km
Oct 1, 2004 87 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M4.8 142 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 105 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 145 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 98 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 102 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 118 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 108 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 128 km
May 7, 2009 63 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 14.0 in
June 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 18.3 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in

La Peña has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 107.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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