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Weather & Climate in Chimán, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7160°N, 78.6334°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Feb 26, 2000 | 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M6.1 | 78 km | 65 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama | M6.1 | 104 km | 38 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.6 | 111 km | 86 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M5.5 | 137 km | 34 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama | M5.3 | 104 km | 61 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 49 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama | M5.1 | 123 km | 44 km |
| Feb 18, 2018 | 73 km W of Jaqué, Panama | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 61 km N of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 143 km | 35 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 74 km | 79 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 53 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama | M4.8 | 82 km | 74 km |
| Apr 9, 1994 | 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 71 km | 66 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 71 km | 74 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 12 km E of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 81 km | 79 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama | M4.7 | 82 km | 16 km |
| Nov 6, 1999 | 27 km N of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 108 km | 48 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 3 km WNW of Corozal, Panama | M4.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 107 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 282 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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
Chimán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (0.5").