Herrera Province, Panama
Menchaca
Menchaca is a locality in Herrera Province, Panama. It has a population of about 292. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population292
Local time18:43
7.87° N, 80.76° WElevation 153 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
Postal code05043October: high / low28° / 22°
Rain this month380mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Menchaca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:11 · 18:0511 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:54Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in March
Coolest month22°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthOctober
380 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
12 mm of rain
Weather in Menchaca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 97%
Today23 Oct27°24°4.1 mm
Sat24 Oct29°23°10.8 mm
Sun25 Oct29°23°11.7 mm
Mon26 Oct30°23°13.3 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°8.4 mm
Wed28 Oct29°23°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°23°1 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°23°4.4 mm
Sun1 Nov30°23°9.3 mm
When to go to Menchaca
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 | 66 | 64 | 56 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 50 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 23 | 12 | 14 | 85 | 279 | 264 | 220 | 266 | 304 | 380 | 283 | 101 |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 14 |
What's on in Menchaca
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 Menchaca
Earthquakes around Menchaca
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days105magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195040magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record27within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 32 km
6.6Guarumal 23 km ↙2026 · 78 km
6.6Hicaco 43 km ↘1951 · 65 km
6.3Quebrada de Piedra 64 km ↙1965 · 139 km
Towns and villages around Menchaca
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Entradero de Menchaca1.2 kmMenchaquita2.2 kmElaina2.5 kmEl Potrero2.8 kmJagua3.1 kmEl Chorro3.2 kmGuasamba3.3 kmGuarumal3.7 kmLa Arena3.9 kmValle Rico4 kmLa Malaguetoza4.1 kmEl Yerbo4.2 kmLa Gaitana4.8 kmLas Lajas5 kmLos Bajos del Cuscú5.1 kmFinca Señales5.4 kmQuebrada Risacua5.5 kmLas Tejas5.6 kmLa Cal5.8 kmEl Bejucal5.9 kmAlto de Los Gringos6.1 kmRío Parita6.5 kmEl Higuito de Señales6.6 kmLa Gallinaza6.6 kmLas Guabas6.8 kmSan Pedro6.9 kmLa Simona7.1 kmHiguito del Llano7.1 kmRío Señales7.3 kmEl Higuito7.5 kmGuinda Vela7.5 kmEl Ave María Abajo8.1 kmLlano de Las Vacas8.2 kmLas Ánimas8.2 kmLos Asientos8.4 kmEl Copé8.4 kmOcú8.6 kmLlano Grande8.6 kmCerro Largo8.6 kmLos Cañafístulos8.7 kmEl Guayabito8.7 kmSanta Rosa8.8 kmAlto Los Helechales8.9 kmEl Ave María9.2 kmCerro Colorado9.4 kmLa Fragua9.4 kmEl Picadoral9.5 kmAlto del Castillo9.9 kmLas Vueltas10 kmEl Plan10 kmCerro Prieto10 kmLas Arañitas10 kmEntradero del Castillo10 kmLos Hoyitos10 kmLos Mitres10 kmLos Calabacitos10 kmEntradero de Ángulo10 kmEl Higuito de La Cañada10 kmEl Hatillo11 kmLa Poza11 kmEl Barrero Número Dos11 kmLa Sabaneta11 kmLa Polonia11 kmLos Jaramillos11 kmEl Barrero11 kmLlano de Afuera11 kmEl Gaubilo11 kmEl Tamarindo11 kmLos Remedios11 kmEl Pájaro12 kmGuaymie12 kmLos Higos12 kmEl Borriguero12 kmEl Balneario12 kmEl Guabo12 kmLa Chepa12 kmEl Barrigón12 kmLa Valdeza12 kmEntradero de Tijeras12 kmEl Gusanillo12 km
Postal code
05043
Places near Menchaca
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Menchaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Menchaca.
What is the hottest month in Menchaca?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Menchaca?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Menchaca?
October is the wettest month with about 380 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
What is the postal code of Menchaca?
The postal code of Menchaca is 05043.