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San Ignacio de Tupile, Panama

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1,429 Population 6/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Ignacio de Tupile 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 156 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates9.2951°N, 78.1550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.6"
162% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

May 25, 2023 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M6.5 124 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 95 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 43 km
May 2, 1991 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama M6.0 97 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 87 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 79 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 96 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 93 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 118 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 90 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 43 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 127 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 24 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 67 km
Sep 7, 2015 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama M4.7 84 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 68 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 38 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 42 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 38 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 46 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
1996 Cesar Category 1 266 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 224 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 100 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 12.8 in Wettest

San Ignacio de Tupile has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (1.2").

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