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Weather & Climate in Capellanía, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capellanía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 201.2 sq mi (521.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3022°N, 80.5533°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 27, 2018 | 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama | M5.4 | 135 km | 54 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 85 km | 29 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 87 km | 35 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama | M4.8 | 138 km | 48 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.8 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama | M4.7 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama | M4.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama | M4.6 | 82 km | 22 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama | M4.6 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 46 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1993 | 9 km SSE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.5 | 104 km | 41 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in |
Capellanía has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 75.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.2") and February the driest (0.3").