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Weather & Climate in Norteño, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Norteño has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 135.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0031°N, 82.3148°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
583 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 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 95 km | 29 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 71 km | 19 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 118 km | 25 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 87 km | 38 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2021 | 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 113 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama | M5.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama | M5.7 | 58 km | 9 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 103 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 113 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 75 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 113 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 103 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 93 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 121 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 15.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 11.2 in |
Norteño has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.3") and March the driest (3.3").