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Weather & Climate in Vaquilla, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaquilla 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 332 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 93.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 810 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 | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 28.9 sq mi (75.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6961°N, 80.1975°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama | M5.4 | 79 km | 54 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 135 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama | M4.8 | 91 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama | M4.7 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama | M4.6 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama | M4.6 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 6 km S of La Mesa, Panama | M4.5 | 130 km | 39 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2013 | 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama | M4.5 | 127 km | 27 km |
| Mar 23, 2006 | Panama | M4.5 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Dec 1, 1997 | 10 km ENE of Alto de Jesús, Panama | M4.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama | M4.5 | 127 km | 73 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cerro Largo, Panama | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama | M4.4 | 123 km | 27 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2018 | 1 km N of Viento Frío, Panama | M4.3 | 132 km | 37 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 |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 2 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Vaquilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 113.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (1.0").