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Weather & Climate in Santa María, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María 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 328 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 84.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1140°N, 80.6646°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 27, 2018 | 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.6 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2000 | 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 61 km | 29 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 67 km | 35 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.8 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2002 | 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2003 | 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama | M4.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama | M4.6 | 103 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in |
Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.2").