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Quebrada Tula, Panama

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283 Population 4/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Quebrada Tula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 122 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates8.8399°N, 81.9974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.1"
213% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

566 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 134 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 146 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 93 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 91 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 111 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 95 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 127 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 107 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 95 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 148 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 106 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 138 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 139 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 123 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 111 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 113 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 126 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 109 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 105 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 95 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 3 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 85 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 109 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 133 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 122 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 125 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 117 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake — — 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.8 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 12.2 in

Quebrada Tula has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (2.2").

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