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Weather & Climate in Santa Lucía, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Lucía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 94.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2320°N, 81.8261°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
614 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2014 | 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 93 km | 16 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 123 km | 25 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 65 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 1995 | south of Panama | M6.0 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.9 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 118 km | 38 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 86 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 79 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 148 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 106 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 20.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 15.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in |
Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.5") and February the driest (1.2").