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San Lorenzo, Panama

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1,025 Population 4/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
San Lorenzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 148 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 120.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days148 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates8.3094°N, 82.1026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.6"
217% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

674 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 M6.7 126 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 124 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 87 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 86 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 99 km
Apr 11, 2003 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.2 145 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 141 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 74 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 85 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 150 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 105 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 68 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 87 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 101 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 49 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 87 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 123 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 125 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 103 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 86 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 — 144 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 56 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 128 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 117 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 79 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
February 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 13.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 14.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 14.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 20.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 16.7 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in

San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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