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Weather & Climate in Bahía Azul, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bahía Azul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1418°N, 81.8943°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
388 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Apr 22, 1991 | 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica | M7.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 142 km | 25 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 132 km | 38 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama | M5.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 144 km | 7 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama | M5.7 | 87 km | 9 km |
| May 26, 2008 | 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama | M5.6 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.6 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama | M5.5 | 121 km | 36 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1998 | 25 km NE of Sixaola, Costa Rica | M5.4 | 85 km | 31 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km SSW of La Esperanza, Panama | M5.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama | M5.3 | 115 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 225 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 143 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 52 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 143 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 142 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.5 in |
Bahía Azul has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and March the driest (2.4").