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Platanillo, Panama
Darién · Panama
Platanillo is a small town in Darién, Panama with a population of 0. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8196°, -78.3827° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Darién |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.6 inches (2,555 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Platanillo
Platanillo is a small town in Panama (Darién) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.6 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8196°N, 78.3827°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 100 | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
Platanillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 95.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and March the driest (1.0").
Schools in Platanillo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Platanillo | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Platanillo
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Achutupu Airport | ACU | Small Airport |
| Ailigandí Airport | AIL | Small Airport |
| Caledonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cartí Airport | CTE | Small Airport |
| Corazón de Jesús Airport | CZJ | Small Airport |
| Corazón de Jesús Airport | — | Small Airport |
| EL Real Airport | ELE | Small Airport |
| Fernando Eleta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mamitupu Airport | MPI | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mansukun Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Miraflores Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mulatupo Airport | MPP | Small Airport |
| Nusatupo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ogobsucum Airport | OGM | Small Airport |
| Playón Chico Airport | PYC | Small Airport |
| Punta Cocos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Patiño Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Raul Arias Espinoza Airport | OTD | Small Airport |
| Río Azúcar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Río Tigre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José Island Airport | SIC | Small Airport |
| San Miguel Airport | NMG | Small Airport |
| Ticantiquí Airport | TJC | Small Airport |
| Tubualá Airport | TUW | Small Airport |
| Tupile Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ustupu Airport | UTU | Small Airport |
| Viveros Island Airport | IVI | Small Airport |
| Wannukandi Airport | NBL | Small Airport |
| Wannukandi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yaviza Airport | PYV | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the weather like in Platanillo?
Platanillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 100.6 inches.