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Weather & Climate in El Limón, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Limón 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 220 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0589°N, 80.7721°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
108 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 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Jan 27, 2018 | 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 49 km | 29 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 66 km | 35 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 126 km | 41 km |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.8 | 84 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2003 | 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 46 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 74 km SW of Arenas, Panama | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 3.5 in |
El Limón has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.7") and February the driest (0.3").