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Weather & Climate in La Esperanza, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 56.7 sq mi (146.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4061°N, 82.7901°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
727 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Apr 22, 1991 | 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica | M7.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 71 km S of Burica, Panama | M6.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2014 | 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 139 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 7 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 11 km | 29 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 86 km | 25 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 25 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 72 km | 25 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 10 km | 38 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 29 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 48 km | 14 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 | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 146 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 55 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 56 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 45 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 44 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 22.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 122.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (22.1") and February the driest (1.8").