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Weather & Climate in San José, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,822 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,822 ft (860 m) |
| Area | 67.5 sq mi (174.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4658°N, 80.8037°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama | M5.4 | 137 km | 54 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 109 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 90 km | 29 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.8 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama | M4.8 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 147 km | 41 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama | M4.6 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama | M4.6 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Aug 8, 1993 | 9 km SSE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.5 | 125 km | 41 km |
| May 27, 2001 | 4 km ESE of Kankintú, Panama | M4.5 | 114 km | 63 km |
| Jan 22, 2023 | 41 km SW of Río Grande, Panama | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2006 | Panama | M4.5 | 58 km | 1 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 6 km S of La Mesa, Panama | M4.5 | 98 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 16.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in October to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (0.5").