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San José, Panama

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84 Population 1/sq mi density
2,822 ft Elevation 860 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 167 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,822 ft (860 m)
Area67.5 sq mi (174.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.4658°N, 80.8037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.1"
155% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 137 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 118 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 109 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 90 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 134 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 129 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 130 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 147 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 149 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 140 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 112 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 131 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 127 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 98 km
Aug 8, 1993 9 km SSE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.5 125 km
May 27, 2001 4 km ESE of Kankintú, Panama M4.5 114 km
Jan 22, 2023 41 km SW of Río Grande, Panama M4.5 143 km
Mar 23, 2006 Panama M4.5 58 km
May 18, 2025 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama M4.5 98 km
Apr 1, 2011 6 km S of La Mesa, Panama M4.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
February 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
April 80°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 12.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 12.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 16.4 in Coldest, Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 11.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in

San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in October to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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