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Weather & Climate in El Alto, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 112 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 133.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 112 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5118°N, 81.0364°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 92 km | 29 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 133 km | 41 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.8 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama | M4.6 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama | M4.6 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2023 | 41 km SW of Río Grande, Panama | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 4 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 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 | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 13.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 12.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 16.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 14.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 15.8 in |
El Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 133.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.8") and March the driest (1.4").