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Mague, Panama

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501 Population 12/sq mi density
1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Mague has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates8.6670°N, 82.3645°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.5"
233% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

653 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 M7.6 137 km
Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 149 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 95 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 127 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 122 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 136 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 98 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 49 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 66 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 109 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 123 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 99 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 108 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 81 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 51 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 80 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 120 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 96 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 95 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 262 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 90 137 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 111 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 76 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 92 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 81 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 85 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 72 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake — — 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 13.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 14.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 10.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 13.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 15.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 20.1 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 11.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Coldest

Mague has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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