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Weather & Climate in Las Cumbres, Panama

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

Las Cumbres has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 84.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density5,011/sq mi
Coordinates9.0921°N, 79.5390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.2"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 116 km 65 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 84 km 38 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 53 km 54 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 65 km 33 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 82 km 61 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 79 km 44 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 148 km 35 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 114 km 79 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 95 km 48 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 143 km 33 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 136 km 74 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 145 km 62 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 111 km 74 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 120 km 48 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 118 km 66 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 123 km 79 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 94 km 16 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 79 km 54 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 63 km 35 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 85 km 27 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 92 mph 290 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 81 mph 279 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 127 mph 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 11.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.5 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in Coldest
December 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in

Las Cumbres has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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