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Weather & Climate in La Mesa, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Mesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 117 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 65.2 sq mi (168.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4959°N, 82.6753°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
589 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 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 96 km | 13 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 128 km | 29 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 98 km | 19 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 119 km | 38 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica | M5.8 | 110 km | 20 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 143 km | 7 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama | M5.7 | 3 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama | M5.7 | 10 km | 9 km |
| Jan 29, 2021 | 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 147 km | 8 km |
| May 26, 2008 | 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama | M5.6 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1999 | 23 km ESE of Quepos, Costa Rica | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 167 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | 48 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 75 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 106 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 102 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 140 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 133 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 140 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 172 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Coldest |
La Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and February the driest (5.8").