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Weather & Climate in Lolá, Panama

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

Lolá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates8.0926°N, 81.4665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.3"
217% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 135 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 147 km 10 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 118 km 18 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 112 km 16 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 148 km 33 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 109 km 33 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 98 km 25 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 132 km 21 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 85 km 7 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 113 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 84 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 148 km 7 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 144 km 7 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 79 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 103 km 26 km
Jan 7, 2004 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama M5.5 139 km 36 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 118 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2024 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama M5.4 138 km 10 km
May 14, 2014 86 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.3 129 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2023 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.3 109 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 114 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 16.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 17.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 20.8 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in Coldest
December 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in

Lolá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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