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Weather & Climate in Chiriquí Grande, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiriquí Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 123 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9494°N, 82.1171°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
561 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Apr 22, 1991 | 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica | M7.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 86 km | 19 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 100 km | 38 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 130 km | 17 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2021 | 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 124 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama | M5.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 111 km | 7 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama | M5.7 | 77 km | 9 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 |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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 | 133 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 74 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 114 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 122 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 112 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in |
Chiriquí Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (3.2").