Soná, Panama

Full City Profile

7,669 Population 263/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Soná 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. Annual precipitation totals 117.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates8.0088°N, 81.3173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.1"
208% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 141 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 122 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 126 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 122 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 113 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 130 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 89 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 121 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 99 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 81 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 114 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 128 km
Jun 17, 2023 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.3 120 km
May 14, 2014 86 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.3 138 km
Jul 20, 2011 121 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.3 150 km
Sep 13, 2022 108 km SE of Burica, Panama M5.2 141 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 105 km
Jun 3, 1999 107 km SW of Río Grande, Panama M5.2 135 km
May 14, 2014 61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.2 117 km
Jun 19, 2011 99 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 15.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 16.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 19.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 13.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in

Soná has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in October to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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