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Weather & Climate in Sardinilla, Panama

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sardinilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 124.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area28.4 sq mi (73.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates9.3031°N, 79.6362°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.2"
227% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 122 km 65 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 80 km 38 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 147 km 34 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 34 km 54 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 81 km 33 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 79 km 61 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 68 km 44 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 120 km 79 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 141 km 35 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 141 km 33 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 142 km 74 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 75 km 48 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 119 km 48 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 120 km 16 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 129 km 79 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 125 km 66 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 147 km 62 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 117 km 74 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 74 km 54 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 43 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 92 mph 265 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 81 mph 256 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 127 mph 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 12.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
August 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
September 78°F (25°C) 11.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 14.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 15.2 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in

Sardinilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.2") and March the driest (1.0").

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