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San José, Panama
Los Santos Province · Panama
San José is a small town in Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 523. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 523 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.6770°, -80.2434° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Los Santos Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.7 inches (1,567 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José
San José is a small town in Panama (Los Santos Province) with a population of 523. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.7 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 269.5 sq mi (698.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6770°N, 80.2434°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in October to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near San José
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow 92.7 FM | hits, latino | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in San José
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Presidente Belisario Porras en Finca Pausilipo | ||||
| Casa Museo Familia Moscoso | ||||
| Museo Manuel Fernando Zárate | ||||
| Museum Belisario Porras |
Farmers Markets in San José
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Publico |
Stadiums & Teams in San José
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San José
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arenas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Augusto Vergara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Candelaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capt. J. Montenegro Airport | PDM | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
| Tonosí Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San José
What is the population of San José?
San José has a population of 523 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José?
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.7 inches.