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Weather & Climate in El Espino, Panama

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

El Espino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 94.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates8.1947°N, 80.9596°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"
149% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 133 km 7 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 141 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 124 km 10 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 96 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 140 km 10 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 89 km 35 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 57 km 29 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 115 km 41 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 127 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 104 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 118 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 105 km 17 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 145 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 88 km 10 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 136 km 33 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 105 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2011 74 km SW of Arenas, Panama M4.6 145 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 97 km 13 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 126 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 71 km 22 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 97 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 16.6 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in

El Espino has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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