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San Juan, Panama

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193 Population 5/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Juan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 161 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 106.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates8.3032°N, 81.0135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.3"
180% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 136 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 139 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 128 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 109 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 142 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 102 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 69 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 118 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 132 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 126 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 120 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 117 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 118 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 146 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 102 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 108 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 125 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 119 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 84 km
Dec 1, 1997 10 km ENE of Alto de Jesús, Panama M4.5 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 14.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 15.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 18.1 in Coldest, Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in

San Juan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in October to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 106.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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