David weather in January
In January, David sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 51 mm of rain across 12.4 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in January, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of January to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is David's 2nd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see David's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- 12.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:52 AM – 6:26 PM
- Cloud cover
- 37%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.39 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.1
- out of 10
David is capital of the province of Chiriquí, Panama.
- Density
- 471/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1602
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical January day in David reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C warmer than December and about 1°C cooler than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 21 |
| 2 | 29 | 21 |
| 3 | 29 | 21 |
| 4 | 29 | 21 |
| 5 | 29 | 21 |
| 6 | 29 | 21 |
| 7 | 29 | 21 |
| 8 | 30 | 21 |
| 9 | 30 | 21 |
| 10 | 30 | 20 |
| 11 | 30 | 20 |
| 12 | 30 | 20 |
| 13 | 30 | 20 |
| 14 | 30 | 20 |
| 15 | 30 | 20 |
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| 24 | 30 | 20 |
| 25 | 30 | 20 |
| 26 | 30 | 20 |
| 27 | 30 | 21 |
| 28 | 30 | 21 |
| 29 | 30 | 21 |
| 30 | 30 | 21 |
| 31 | 30 | 21 |
How January really feels in David
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
David weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 20° | 51 | 12.4 | 11.6 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 31° / 21° | 32 | 7.5 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 31° / 21° | 49 | 10.5 | 11.9 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 31° / 22° | 173 | 22.6 | 12.2 | 3.3 |
| May | 29° / 22° | 450 | 30.1 | 12.4 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 28° / 22° | 436 | 29.8 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 424 | 30.5 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 28° / 21° | 453 | 30.9 | 12.3 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 28° / 21° | 460 | 29.9 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 28° / 21° | 602 | 30.8 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 520 | 29.6 | 11.6 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 189 | 22.3 | 11.5 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 22%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 74 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 75 | 25 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 75 | 25 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 75 | 25 |
| 11 | 75 | 25 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 78 | 22 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 79 | 21 |
| 20 | 80 | 20 |
| 21 | 80 | 20 |
| 22 | 80 | 20 |
| 23 | 82 | 18 |
| 24 | 82 | 18 |
| 25 | 82 | 18 |
| 26 | 82 | 18 |
| 27 | 82 | 18 |
| 28 | 83 | 17 |
| 29 | 83 | 17 |
| 30 | 83 | 17 |
| 31 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in January
David gets around 51 mm of rain over 12.4 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 40% and peaks near 53% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 |
| 2 | 52 |
| 3 | 51 |
| 4 | 50 |
| 5 | 49 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 7 | 48 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 43 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 42 |
| 15 | 41 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 38 |
| 19 | 37 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 34 |
| 23 | 33 |
| 24 | 32 |
| 25 | 32 |
| 26 | 31 |
| 27 | 30 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 29 |
| 30 | 28 |
| 31 | 28 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the muggy band about 61% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 64% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Muggy (%) | 76 | 76 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Oppressive (%) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 76 | 9 |
| 2 | 0 | 16 | 76 | 8 |
| 3 | 0 | 16 | 77 | 7 |
| 4 | 1 | 18 | 75 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | 19 | 75 | 5 |
| 6 | 1 | 20 | 75 | 4 |
| 7 | 1 | 21 | 75 | 3 |
| 8 | 1 | 23 | 73 | 3 |
| 9 | 1 | 24 | 73 | 2 |
| 10 | 1 | 26 | 71 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 | 28 | 70 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 32 | 66 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 34 | 64 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 35 | 63 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 37 | 61 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 39 | 59 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 40 | 58 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 41 | 56 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 43 | 54 | 1 |
| 21 | 2 | 44 | 53 | 1 |
| 22 | 2 | 45 | 52 | 1 |
| 23 | 2 | 46 | 51 | 1 |
| 24 | 2 | 47 | 50 | 1 |
| 25 | 2 | 48 | 49 | 1 |
| 26 | 2 | 48 | 48 | 1 |
| 27 | 2 | 49 | 47 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 | 50 | 46 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 | 51 | 45 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 | 52 | 44 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 | 52 | 44 | 2 |
Wind in January
Winds average 6 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of January to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:47 AM to 6:54 AM, and sunset from 6:18 PM to 6:32 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:18 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:19 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:19 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:21 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:50 | 6:21 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:50 | 6:22 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:50 | 6:22 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:23 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:23 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:24 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:52 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:52 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:52 | 6:26 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:52 | 6:26 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:53 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:53 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:53 | 6:28 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:53 | 6:28 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:53 | 6:28 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:54 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:54 | 6:29 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:54 | 6:30 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:54 | 6:30 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:54 | 6:30 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:54 | 6:31 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:54 | 6:31 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:54 | 6:32 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:54 | 6:32 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.39 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.98 kWh/m² to a high of 6.26 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 5.39 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for David
None of David's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
David's rainy season runs May–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit David?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit David for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for David in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, David sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near David in January
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 34 km away) is warmest in April at about 29°C and coldest in November near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in David in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in David peaks around March 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in David in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in David is worst in April — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is David?
David sits at 8.4°N, 82.4°W, 47 m above sea level, in Panama. The nearest listed city is Pedregal, 6.0 km away.
Topography around David
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of David.
Within 3 km, the terrain around David has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 94 m around an average of 37 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 348 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,431 m.
The land around David is covered by artificial surfaces (51%), trees (27%) and grassland (21%) within 3 km, grassland (44%) and trees (28%) within 16 km, and trees (47%) and water (37%) within 80 km.
Panama travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 110 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 45% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $19,790
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 11.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 13.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 491
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for David (8.4273°, -82.4309°, elevation 47 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).