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Volcán, Panama
Full City Profile
10,286
Population
258/sq mi density
4,629 ft
Elevation
1,411 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Volcán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 120.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,629 ft (1,411 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7805°N, 82.6390°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 111 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 115 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 88 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 62 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 52 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 87 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 186 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 14.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 14.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 16.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 19.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
Volcán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in December to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.2") and February the driest (1.6").