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Weather & Climate in La Mata, Panama

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

La Mata 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 190 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

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates8.0894°N, 80.8796°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"
149% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 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 M5.7 148 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 124 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 139 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 150 km 10 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 81 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 149 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 141 km 10 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 47 km 29 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 74 km 35 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 120 km 10 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 117 km 41 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 132 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 91 km 17 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 92 km 10 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 129 km 33 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 74 km 10 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 131 km 10 km
Jan 25, 1996 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 123 km 33 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 89 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 95 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 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 16.4 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in

La Mata has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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