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Weather & Climate in Hato Jobo, Panama

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

Hato Jobo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 94.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,381 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,381 ft (421 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.4103°N, 81.8924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.2"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

630 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 150 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 113 km 10 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 141 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 106 km 16 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 117 km 18 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 139 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 95 km 33 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 144 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 109 km 29 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 129 km 25 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 90 km 33 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 106 km 19 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 127 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 72 km 25 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 146 km 14 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 112 km 13 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 108 km 38 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 128 km 17 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 145 km 17 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 104 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 133 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 81 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 147 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 136 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 105 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 13.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in
September 76°F (25°C) 15.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 20.2 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 14.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in

Hato Jobo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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