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Weather & Climate in San Francisco, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 94.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2454°N, 80.9737°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 94 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 63 km | 29 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 117 km | 41 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.8 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2003 | 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 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 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama | M4.6 | 103 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 16.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in |
San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (0.5").