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Weather & Climate in Los Canelos, Panama

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

Los Canelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 84.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates8.1222°N, 80.7053°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.4"
122% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 147 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 142 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 127 km 10 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 79 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 136 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 137 km 10 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 59 km 29 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 70 km 35 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 139 km 10 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 135 km 41 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 89 km 17 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 98 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 72 km 10 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 141 km 33 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 101 km 13 km
Apr 1, 2011 74 km SW of Arenas, Panama M4.6 150 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 59 km 22 km
Jan 25, 1996 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 117 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2022 46 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 136 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 87 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 78 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in

Los Canelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.4") and February the driest (0.3").

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