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Las Palmas, Panama

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1,291 Population 44/sq mi density
968 ft Elevation 295 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Las Palmas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 153 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 120.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates8.1362°N, 81.4541°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.3"
217% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 139 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 149 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 116 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 122 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 148 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 112 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 137 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 100 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 90 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 117 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 149 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 87 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 84 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 145 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 106 km
Jan 7, 2004 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama M5.5 139 km
Jul 13, 2024 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama M5.4 139 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 121 km
May 14, 2014 86 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.3 133 km
Jul 31, 2002 16 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.3 149 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 — 116 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 16.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 17.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 20.8 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in Coldest
December 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in

Las Palmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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