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Weather & Climate in Narganá, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Narganá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 149 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 128.1 sq mi (331.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4439°N, 78.5867°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 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 | 7 km | 65 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama | M6.1 | 45 km | 38 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama | M6.0 | 143 km | 36 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.6 | 134 km | 86 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M5.5 | 57 km | 34 km |
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama | M5.4 | 149 km | 54 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama | M5.3 | 46 km | 61 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama | M5.1 | 68 km | 44 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 9 km | 79 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 61 km N of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 62 km | 35 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama | M4.8 | 27 km | 74 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M4.8 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 12 km E of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 13 km | 79 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama | M4.7 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 34 km | 62 km |
| Apr 9, 1994 | 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 15 km | 66 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 11 km | 74 km |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama | M4.7 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Nov 6, 1999 | 27 km N of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 27 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 209 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 | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in |
Narganá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.1") and March the driest (1.1").