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Weather & Climate in San Juan, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 161 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3032°N, 81.0135°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 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 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 109 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 | 102 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 69 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.8 | 118 km | 17 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 118 km | 41 km |
| Mar 1, 2003 | 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama | M4.6 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama | M4.6 | 84 km | 22 km |
| Dec 1, 1997 | 10 km ENE of Alto de Jesús, Panama | M4.5 | 42 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 12.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 18.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in |
San Juan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in October to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 106.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.1") and February the driest (0.6").