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Santa Catalina, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

Santa Catalina is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 0. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

13 ft Elevation 4 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
147.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina o Calovébora is a corregimiento in Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in the Republic of Panama.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain147.0 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates8.7811°, -81.3351°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation147.0 inches (3,734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 147.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Santa Catalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 147.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.7811°N, 81.3351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 147.0"
287% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 146 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 143 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 145 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 138 km
Apr 2, 2017 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.3 126 km
May 15, 1991 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama M5.2 112 km
Oct 27, 2013 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.1 144 km
Oct 29, 2000 40 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M5.0 150 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 128 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 141 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 141 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 72 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 135 km
Dec 19, 2001 0 km SSE of Boquerón, Panama M4.8 139 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 140 km
Jul 29, 2019 47 km NNE of Isla Bastimentos, Panama M4.7 118 km
Sep 22, 1993 20 km SSE of Guarumal, Panama M4.6 142 km
Jun 6, 2012 3 km N of Boquerón, Panama M4.6 138 km
Dec 16, 1995 3 km WNW of El Tejar, Panama M4.6 144 km
Oct 30, 1991 38 km N of Bastimentos, Panama M4.6 139 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 3 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 12.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 11.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 13.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 13.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 16.5 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 13.1 in Coldest
December 73°F (23°C) 12.4 in

Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in November to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 123.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.5") and March the driest (1.4").

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Airports Near Santa Catalina

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium 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 Santa Catalina?

Santa Catalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 147.0 inches.

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