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Punta Peña, Panama

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1,187 Population 52/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Punta Peña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 113 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days113 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates8.9166°N, 82.1849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.3"
232% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

581 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 M7.6 130 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 129 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 145 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 74 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 81 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 98 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 82 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 129 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 110 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 142 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 78 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 113 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 92 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 122 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 123 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 101 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 103 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 84 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 116 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 90 130 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 79 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 108 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 114 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 104 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 119 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 101 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake — — 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 9.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 12.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 12.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.6 in
August 74°F (24°C) 12.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 12.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 15.9 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 12.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 11.6 in

Punta Peña has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 126.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and March the driest (2.9").

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