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Punta Laurel, Panama

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69 Population 3/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Punta Laurel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 132 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days132 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates9.1412°N, 82.1270°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.6"
196% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

503 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 M7.6 120 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 55 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 102 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 120 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 59 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 136 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 96 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 113 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 139 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 139 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 137 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 124 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 138 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 73 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 140 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 64 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 127 km
Oct 31, 1994 14 km S of Buenos Aires, Costa Rica M5.6 132 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 122 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 216 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 90 120 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 53 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 133 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 128 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 119 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 144 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 120 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake — — 104 km
1798 MATINA Earthquake — — 145 km
1746 MATINA Earthquake — — 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Driest
April 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 10.7 in

Punta Laurel has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and March the driest (3.9").

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