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Weather & Climate in Sioguí Abajo, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sioguí Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 126.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 339.7 sq mi (879.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4814°N, 82.6630°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
708 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Apr 22, 1991 | 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica | M7.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 71 km S of Burica, Panama | M6.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2014 | 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 150 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 108 km | 16 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 10 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 27 km | 29 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 95 km | 25 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 70 km | 25 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 24 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 61 km | 14 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 60 km | 17 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 23 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 141 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 57 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 64 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 53 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 54 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 24.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in |
Sioguí Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (24.2") and February the driest (1.9").