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Weather & Climate in San Lorenzo, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Lorenzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3094°N, 82.1026°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
674 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 21, 2021 | 71 km S of Burica, Panama | M6.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2014 | 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 86 km | 16 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 85 km | 29 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 105 km | 25 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 68 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 87 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 49 km | 25 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.9 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 86 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 56 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 128 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 117 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 79 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 14.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 20.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in |
San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.2") and February the driest (1.3").