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Weather & Climate in La Esmeralda, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Esmeralda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 500.5 sq mi (1,296.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2682°N, 78.9246°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Feb 26, 2000 | 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M6.1 | 134 km | 65 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama | M6.1 | 147 km | 38 km |
| Jan 27, 2018 | 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.6 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Jan 4, 1999 | 23 km SSE of Jaqué, Panama | M5.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama | M5.3 | 146 km | 61 km |
| Jul 31, 2000 | 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2018 | 73 km W of Jaqué, Panama | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2018 | 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 130 km | 79 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 53 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2001 | 54 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama | M4.8 | 141 km | 74 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 37 km SW of Jaqué, Panama | M4.7 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama | M4.7 | 36 km | 16 km |
| Apr 9, 1994 | 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 128 km | 66 km |
| Apr 29, 2002 | 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in |
La Esmeralda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.8") and February the driest (0.3").