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San Juan, Panama

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95 ft Elevation 29 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Juan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.2796°N, 81.9954°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.2"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

656 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 131 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 96 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 124 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 99 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 88 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 148 km
Apr 11, 2003 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.2 144 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 86 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 111 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 97 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 72 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 54 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 146 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 110 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 100 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 98 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 137 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 135 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 110 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 147 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 64 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 141 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 129 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 89 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
August 78°F (25°C) 14.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 15.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 20.3 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 14.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in

San Juan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.3") and January the driest (1.3").

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