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Weather & Climate in San Ignacio de Tupile, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Ignacio de Tupile 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 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2951°N, 78.1550°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 25, 2023 | 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M6.5 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama | M6.1 | 95 km | 38 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M6.1 | 43 km | 65 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama | M6.0 | 97 km | 36 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.6 | 87 km | 86 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M5.5 | 79 km | 34 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama | M5.3 | 96 km | 61 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama | M5.1 | 118 km | 44 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 61 km N of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 90 km | 35 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 43 km | 79 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama | M4.8 | 24 km | 74 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M4.8 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama | M4.7 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Nov 6, 1999 | 27 km N of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 68 km | 48 km |
| Apr 9, 1994 | 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 38 km | 66 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 42 km | 62 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 12 km E of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 38 km | 79 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 46 km | 74 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 | 266 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 224 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 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
San Ignacio de Tupile has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (1.2").