Isla Tigre, Panama

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540 Population 20/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Isla Tigre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 145 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 105.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	78.7°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	145 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	9.1756°N, 82.0822°W
Timezone	America/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.3"

177% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 12.87"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

476 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991	34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica	M7.6	123 km
Jun 26, 2019	4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama	M6.2	108 km
May 4, 1991	16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama	M6.2	55 km
Nov 9, 2001	33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama	M6.1	57 km
Feb 4, 2004	2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama	M6.1	126 km
Apr 2, 2014	33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama	M6.0	140 km
May 12, 2019	1 km W of Breñón, Panama	M6.0	102 km
May 1, 2006	7 km NNW of Limones, Panama	M5.9	143 km
Jun 30, 2005	3 km W of Progreso, Panama	M5.9	119 km
Mar 11, 2009	15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica	M5.9	145 km
Mar 11, 2009	15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica	M5.9	146 km
Aug 3, 2002	4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama	M5.8	130 km
May 27, 1991	2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama	M5.7	75 km
Sep 4, 2003	37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama	M5.7	144 km
Jan 29, 2021	12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama	M5.7	144 km
Jul 22, 2024	8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama	M5.7	133 km
May 27, 2013	8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama	M5.7	67 km
Oct 31, 1994	14 km S of Buenos Aires, Costa Rica	M5.6	137 km
Jul 22, 2024	11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama	M5.6	130 km
May 26, 2008	11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama	M5.6	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2016	Otto	Category 3	214 km
1988	Joan:miriam	Category 3	286 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1991	LIMON, PANDORA	Earthquake	3.0 m	90	123 km
1916	BOCAS DEL TORO	Earthquake	1.3 m	—	48 km
1934	COSTA RICA-PANAMA	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	139 km
1941	COSTA RICA-PANAMA	Earthquake	0.2 m	6	134 km
1983	COSTA RICA	Earthquake	0.1 m	6	125 km
1962	COSTA RICA-PANAMA	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	150 km
1854	COSTA RICA-PANAMA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	126 km
1822	MATINA	Earthquake	—	—	107 km
1798	MATINA	Earthquake	—	—	145 km
1746	MATINA	Earthquake	—	—	145 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	78°F (25°C)	5.0 in
March	79°F (26°C)	4.0 in	Driest
April	80°F (26°C)	7.2 in
May	80°F (27°C)	9.9 in	Warmest
June	79°F (26°C)	11.6 in
July	79°F (26°C)	12.9 in	Wettest
August	79°F (26°C)	10.2 in
September	79°F (26°C)	8.0 in
October	79°F (26°C)	10.5 in
November	78°F (26°C)	10.9 in
December	78°F (25°C)	10.8 in

Isla Tigre has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 105.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (4.0").

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