Panama, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Panama is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 1.3 miles E of Pumpkin Center, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93309.
Panama at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93309
- Nearest town
- Pumpkin Center (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.2669, -119.0558
Weather in Panama now
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Panama weather by the hour
Panama weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Panama.
This week in Panama
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Panama
What is the weather usually like in Panama?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 6.7 inprecipitation per year · 169 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Panama: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAKERSFIELD 5 NW, CA US (USC00040444), adjusted for the elevation of Panama.
Panama weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Panama through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Panama?
Panama has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 6.7 inches (169 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Panama is March to May and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Panama
The closest live webcam is Bakersfield › North: KER-99-AT HOSKING AVE, 1.9 miles NE of Panama.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Panama.
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Questions about Panama
Where is Panama, CA?
Panama is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 1.3 miles E of Pumpkin Center.
What county is Panama in?
Panama is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Panama, CA?
The ZIP code for Panama is 93309.
What is the nearest town to Panama?
Pumpkin Center, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Panama?
Yes. The closest is Bakersfield › North: KER-99-AT HOSKING AVE, 1.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Panama?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Panama?
December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Panama?
About 6.7 inches (169 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Panama?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Panama?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Panama have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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