Unión Chocó, Panama

Full City Profile

9,497 Population 47/sq mi density

200 ft Elevation 61 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Unión Chocó 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 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.8°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	200 ft (61 m)
Area	203.0 sq mi (525.7 km²)
Population Density	47/sq mi
Coordinates	8.0840°N, 77.5351°W
Timezone	America/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"

121% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 11.77"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 23, 2025.

Oct 18, 1992	11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia	M7.2	135 km
Nov 8, 2000	10 km SW of Juradó, Colombia	M6.5	120 km
May 25, 2023	45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama	M6.5	105 km
Nov 4, 1996	33 km WSW of Riosucio, Colombia	M6.3	88 km
Apr 4, 1991	44 km WSW of Juradó, Colombia	M6.3	137 km
Jan 23, 2006	26 km S of Juradó, Colombia	M6.2	139 km
Sep 13, 1994	17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M6.1	149 km
May 2, 1991	71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama	M6.0	148 km
Jul 29, 2015	29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama	M5.9	29 km
Mar 2, 2011	20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia	M5.7	94 km
Oct 18, 1992	9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.6	148 km
Jun 7, 2002	22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama	M5.6	71 km
Jan 23, 2006	36 km SW of Juradó, Colombia	M5.5	146 km
Jan 4, 1999	23 km SSE of Jaqué, Panama	M5.5	103 km
Oct 18, 1992	5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.5	147 km
Dec 16, 2000	23 km W of Juradó, Colombia	M5.4	121 km
Mar 23, 1995	27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia	M5.4	124 km
May 13, 1996	30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia	M5.3	115 km
Mar 19, 1995	21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia	M5.3	112 km
Jan 24, 2006	24 km SSE of Juradó, Colombia	M5.3	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	1.1 in
February	80°F (27°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	81°F (27°C)	1.3 in
April	82°F (28°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
May	81°F (27°C)	11.0 in
June	80°F (27°C)	11.8 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	9.4 in
August	80°F (27°C)	11.3 in
September	79°F (26°C)	8.9 in
October	79°F (26°C)	9.3 in
November	78°F (26°C)	8.8 in	Coldest
December	79°F (26°C)	4.8 in

Unión Chocó has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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