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Santa Catalina, Panama

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578 Population 20/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Santa Catalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 156 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 113.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates7.6317°N, 81.2538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.7"
199% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 125 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 118 km
Dec 17, 1990 136 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama M6.3 133 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 119 km
Apr 11, 2003 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.2 138 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 127 km
Apr 30, 2011 143 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 147 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 125 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 99 km
Jan 24, 2008 131 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 146 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 113 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 75 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 108 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 65 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 114 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 124 km
Jul 20, 2011 121 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.3 131 km
May 14, 2014 86 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.3 130 km
Jun 17, 2023 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.3 118 km
May 14, 2014 61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
August 78°F (26°C) 15.2 in
September 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in Coldest
October 78°F (26°C) 19.8 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in

Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in September to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 113.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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