La Chorrera weather in January
In January, La Chorrera sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 29 mm of rain across 8.4 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
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 La Chorrera's 1st-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see La Chorrera's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
- 8.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:42 AM – 6:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.94 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
La Chorrera is city of Panamá Oeste Province, Panama.
- Density
- 2,697/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1855
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical January day in La Chorrera reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
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| 29 | 29 | 24 |
| 30 | 29 | 24 |
| 31 | 29 | 24 |
How January really feels in La Chorrera
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
La Chorrera weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 6th-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 | 29° / 24° | 29 | 8.4 | 11.5 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 14 | 4.6 | 11.7 | 6.1 |
| Mar | 30° / 25° | 18 | 5.4 | 11.9 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 87 | 15.6 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| May | 29° / 25° | 234 | 28.9 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 29° / 25° | 255 | 29.2 | 12.5 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 280 | 30.2 | 12.5 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 29° / 25° | 276 | 30.6 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 29° / 25° | 269 | 29.6 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 268 | 30 | 11.8 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 252 | 27.6 | 11.6 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 29° / 25° | 124 | 20.5 | 11.5 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in January, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 27%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 67 | 33 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 68 | 32 |
| 6 | 69 | 31 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 71 | 29 |
| 10 | 71 | 29 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 72 | 28 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 73 | 27 |
| 16 | 74 | 26 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 74 | 26 |
| 19 | 74 | 26 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 |
| 21 | 74 | 26 |
| 22 | 75 | 25 |
| 23 | 75 | 25 |
| 24 | 76 | 24 |
| 25 | 76 | 24 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 77 | 23 |
| 31 | 77 | 23 |
Chance of precipitation in January
La Chorrera gets around 29 mm of rain over 8.4 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 29% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 |
| 2 | 44 |
| 3 | 43 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 6 | 38 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 33 |
| 11 | 32 |
| 12 | 31 |
| 13 | 30 |
| 14 | 29 |
| 15 | 28 |
| 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 25 |
| 19 | 24 |
| 20 | 23 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 22 |
| 23 | 21 |
| 24 | 20 |
| 25 | 20 |
| 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 19 |
| 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 19 |
| 30 | 19 |
| 31 | 18 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 91% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Oppressive (%) | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 91 | 91 |
| Miserable (%) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | 85 | 14 |
| 3 | 1 | 86 | 13 |
| 4 | 1 | 87 | 12 |
| 5 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 6 | 1 | 89 | 10 |
| 7 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 8 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 9 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 10 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 11 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 12 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 13 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 14 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 15 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 16 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 17 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 18 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 19 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 20 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 22 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 23 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 24 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 25 | 5 | 92 | 3 |
| 26 | 5 | 92 | 3 |
| 27 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 28 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 29 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 30 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 31 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
Wind in January
Winds average 15 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
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| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
| 31 | 15 | light breeze |
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 6:38 AM to 6:44 AM, and sunset from 6:07 PM to 6:21 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 | 11.5 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 6:38 | 6:07 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 6:38 | 6:08 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 6:38 | 6:08 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 6:39 | 6:09 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:39 | 6:09 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:39 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:40 | 6:10 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:40 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:40 | 6:11 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:41 | 6:12 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:41 | 6:12 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:41 | 6:13 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:42 | 6:13 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:42 | 6:13 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:42 | 6:14 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:42 | 6:14 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:43 | 6:15 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:43 | 6:15 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:43 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:16 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:17 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:17 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:18 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:18 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:18 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:19 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:20 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:20 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.94 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.05 kWh/m² to a high of 5.81 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 4.94 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for La Chorrera
None of La Chorrera's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
La Chorrera's rainy season runs May–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit La Chorrera?
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 La Chorrera for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for La Chorrera in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, La Chorrera sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near La Chorrera in January
The nearest coast averages about 27°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 17 km away) is warmest in June at about 29°C and coldest in March near 25°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) | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in La Chorrera 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 La Chorrera peaks around June 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 10 (very high).
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 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 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 | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in La Chorrera 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 La Chorrera is worst in July — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (November, 14 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) | 16 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 19 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 26 | Moderate |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is La Chorrera?
La Chorrera sits at 8.9°N, 79.8°W, 70 m above sea level, in Panama. The nearest listed city is Arraiján, 17 km away.
Topography around La Chorrera
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of La Chorrera.
Within 3 km, the terrain around La Chorrera has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 92 m around an average of 67 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 499 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,164 m.
The land around La Chorrera is covered by artificial surfaces (56%) and trees (32%) within 3 km, trees (39%) and grassland (31%) within 16 km, and water (46%) and trees (41%) 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 La Chorrera (8.8776°, -79.7801°, elevation 70 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).