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Río Rita, Panama

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1,222 Population 167/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Río Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 154 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days154 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates9.3085°N, 79.7910°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.7"
176% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 96 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 139 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 17 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 94 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 97 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 81 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 137 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 59 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 127 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 134 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 135 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 142 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 146 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 51 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 89 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 57 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 53 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 74 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 102 km
Oct 3, 1999 35 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 255 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 257 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in Coldest

Río Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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