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Weather & Climate in Unión de Azuero, Panama

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

Unión de Azuero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area2,110.3 sq mi (5,465.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates9.1577°N, 79.1678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.6"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 53 km 38 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 75 km 65 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 117 km 34 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 88 km 54 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 52 km 61 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 28 km 33 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 59 km 44 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 115 km 35 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 73 km 79 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 129 km 48 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 94 km 74 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 107 km 33 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 69 km 74 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 96 km 16 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 76 km 66 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 82 km 79 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 84 km 48 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 105 km 62 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 51 km 54 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 66 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1996 Cesar Category 1 81 mph 274 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 127 mph 219 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 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in

Unión de Azuero has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in November to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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