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Weather & Climate in Unión Chocó, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Unión Chocó 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 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 203.0 sq mi (525.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0840°N, 77.5351°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 18, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | M7.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2000 | 10 km SW of Juradó, Colombia | M6.5 | 120 km | 17 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M6.5 | 105 km | 13 km |
| Nov 4, 1996 | 33 km WSW of Riosucio, Colombia | M6.3 | 88 km | 14 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 44 km WSW of Juradó, Colombia | M6.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 26 km S of Juradó, Colombia | M6.2 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M6.1 | 149 km | 14 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama | M6.0 | 148 km | 36 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama | M5.9 | 29 km | 12 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 94 km | 44 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.6 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.6 | 71 km | 86 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 36 km SW of Juradó, Colombia | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1999 | 23 km SSE of Jaqué, Panama | M5.5 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.5 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 23 km W of Juradó, Colombia | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1996 | 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 115 km | 28 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.3 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 24 km SSE of Juradó, Colombia | M5.3 | 131 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in |
Unión Chocó has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and February the driest (0.9").