San Marcelo, Panama

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66 Population 0/sq mi density

371 ft Elevation 113 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

San Marcelo 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 Average	79.0°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	371 ft (113 m)
Area	197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	8.2723°N, 81.1465°W
Timezone	America/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

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 1, 1997	53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama	M6.1	149 km
Apr 2, 2014	33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama	M6.0	137 km
Jul 15, 2020	69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama	M5.8	123 km
Sep 4, 2003	37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama	M5.7	124 km
Feb 1, 2003	59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama	M5.6	116 km
Jul 4, 1994	62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama	M5.5	143 km
Jun 17, 2023	69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama	M5.3	150 km
Jun 13, 2018	1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama	M5.2	113 km
May 14, 2014	61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama	M5.2	146 km
Jun 22, 2013	76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama	M5.1	129 km
May 18, 2012	4 km SW of Tebario, Panama	M4.9	68 km
Mar 28, 2009	south of Panama	M4.9	147 km
May 27, 2011	12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama	M4.9	108 km
Dec 1, 1998	73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama	M4.9	139 km
Oct 1, 2004	87 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama	M4.8	142 km
Aug 17, 2016	50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama	M4.8	112 km
May 2, 1991	2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama	M4.8	125 km
Feb 6, 2024	11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama	M4.8	122 km
Jul 15, 2014	south of Panama	M4.8	146 km
Mar 24, 2015	54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama	M4.8	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (113 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Valle, El	Stratovolcano	1,185 m (3,888 ft)	Unknown	113 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 Marcelo 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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