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Weather & Climate in Chepo, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chepo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 2,110.3 sq mi (5,465.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1702°N, 79.1008°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 4, 2009 | 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama | M6.1 | 49 km | 38 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M6.1 | 68 km | 65 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M5.5 | 111 km | 34 km |
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama | M5.4 | 95 km | 54 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama | M5.3 | 48 km | 61 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 23 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama | M5.1 | 58 km | 44 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 66 km | 79 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 61 km N of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 110 km | 35 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama | M4.8 | 87 km | 74 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M4.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama | M4.8 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 98 km | 62 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama | M4.7 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Apr 9, 1994 | 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 69 km | 66 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 12 km E of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 75 km | 79 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 62 km | 74 km |
| Nov 6, 1999 | 27 km N of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 78 km | 48 km |
| Feb 9, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama | M4.6 | 70 km | 35 km |
| Mar 7, 2012 | 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama | M4.6 | 48 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 219 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 100 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 13.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in |
Chepo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 98.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (0.9").