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Río Grande, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

Río Grande is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,371 ft (418 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain79.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Coordinates8.6171°, -81.3033°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation79.0 inches (2,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Grande

Río Grande is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Panama avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.6171°N, 81.3033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.0"
108% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 137 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 145 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 128 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 140 km
Apr 2, 2017 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.3 133 km
May 15, 1991 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama M5.2 126 km
Oct 27, 2013 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.1 140 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 148 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 109 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 149 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 85 km
Dec 19, 2001 0 km SSE of Boquerón, Panama M4.8 140 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 150 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 122 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 126 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 126 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 148 km
Jul 29, 2019 47 km NNE of Isla Bastimentos, Panama M4.7 135 km
Nov 10, 1999 3 km SE of Potrerillos Abajo, Panama M4.6 128 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 119 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 3 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 133 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 12.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 11.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 10.0 in
August 74°F (24°C) 13.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 13.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 16.4 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 12.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 11.7 in

Río Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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Farmers Markets in Río Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agrícola

Airports Near Río Grande

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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What is the weather like in Río Grande?

Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.0 inches.

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