Herrera Province, Panama
El Algodón
El Algodón is a locality in Herrera Province, Panama, 421 m above sea level. It has a population of about 34. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population34
Local time15:01
7.74° N, 80.75° WElevation 421 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 21°
Rain this month485mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Algodón at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:11 · 18:0511 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:54Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in March
Coolest month21°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthOctober
485 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
17 mm of rain
Weather in El Algodón
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 97%
Today24 Oct28°23°13.8 mm
Sun25 Oct29°22°4.6 mm
Mon26 Oct28°22°11.2 mm
Tue27 Oct27°21°16.5 mm
Wed28 Oct27°22°8.9 mm
Thu29 Oct28°22°4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°22°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct27°22°5.4 mm
Sun1 Nov29°23°3.9 mm
Mon2 Nov26°22°15.1 mm
When to go to El Algodón
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 72 | 71 | 64 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 54 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 30 | 17 | 18 | 104 | 347 | 328 | 274 | 337 | 385 | 485 | 355 | 129 |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 14 |
What's on in El Algodón
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over El Algodón
Earthquakes around El Algodón
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days105magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195041magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record27within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 18 km
6.6Guarumal 23 km ↙2026 · 77 km
6.6Hicaco 43 km ↘1951 · 54 km
6.3Quebrada de Piedra 64 km ↙1965 · 138 km
Towns and villages around El Algodón
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Las Huacas0 kmLa Huaca1.2 kmQuebrada El Tigre1.5 kmEl Ñuquito2.1 kmEl Nanzal2.5 kmEl Entradero2.6 kmEl Cacao2.9 kmLa Calidonia3 kmEl Macano3.1 kmQuebrada del Rosario Arriba3.2 kmLoma de Los Monos3.4 kmPalo Ladeado3.6 kmQuebrada del Rosario3.7 kmLas Marías3.7 kmRincón del Gato3.9 kmTrancas Abajo3.9 kmRío La Villa4.1 kmLa Miel4.1 kmLas Yescas4.1 kmEl Chumico4.2 kmLa Cuchareta4.2 kmLas Trancas4.3 kmLas Lajas4.3 kmQuebrada Ramos4.4 kmEl Jacinto4.5 kmLa Guáchara4.6 kmCabuya4.6 kmLas Pipas4.7 kmLa Peña4.7 kmLos Portorricos4.7 kmPaja de Nata4.8 kmEl Gallo4.9 kmPiedra de Los Higos4.9 kmEl Ciprián5.1 kmQuebrada El Ciprián5.3 kmEl Copé5.5 kmLas Pilanderas5.6 kmLlano Amador5.6 kmQuebrada Chepo5.7 kmLas Playitas5.7 kmLas Llanitas5.7 kmLas Lomas Arriba5.7 kmLos Garánganos5.8 kmLas Minas6.1 kmLos Pintos6.2 kmTres Puntas6.2 kmEl Alto6.3 kmLas Lomas6.3 kmEl Barrero6.4 kmEl Ñuco6.4 kmLa Torre6.4 kmLlano de las Minas6.5 kmEl Alto de las Margaritas6.7 kmLoma del Ranchito7 kmLas Margaritas7.1 kmQuebrada del Cántaro7.2 kmCerro Colorado7.3 kmAlto de Julián7.3 kmLoma del Naranjo7.4 kmAlto El Limón7.4 kmCerro Gordo7.5 kmEl Guánico7.5 kmEl Salero7.6 kmEl Villarreal7.7 kmQuebrada Pifá7.7 kmEl Salero7.8 kmLos Bajos de Vaca de Monte7.9 kmLas Arenitas8.1 kmLa Cuchilla8.2 kmEl Suay Arriba8.2 kmDivisa8.2 kmEl Gallote8.3 kmChepo8.4 kmJuan Díaz8.4 kmEl Bebedero8.5 kmLos Ceibos8.7 kmLos Virotales8.7 kmEl Salero Abajo8.7 kmEl Corotú8.8 kmEl Jacinto8.9 km
Places near El Algodón
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Algodón?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Algodón.
What is the hottest month in El Algodón?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in El Algodón?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Algodón?
October is the wettest month with about 485 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.