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Río Alejandro, Panama

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3,084 Population 52/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Río Alejandro 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 157 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area59.0 sq mi (152.8 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates9.3735°N, 79.7890°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.3"
172% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 93 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 138 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 17 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 92 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 99 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 78 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 137 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 57 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 134 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 134 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 132 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 142 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 145 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 45 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 86 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 56 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 46 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 68 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 107 km
Oct 3, 1999 35 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 249 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 250 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 100 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in
February 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in
September 78°F (25°C) 11.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 14.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 15.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in Coldest

Río Alejandro has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.9") and March the driest (0.9").

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