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Weather & Climate in Boca de Balsa, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boca de Balsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5300°N, 82.0313°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
636 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 13, 2014 | 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 112 km | 16 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 95 km | 29 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 74 km | 25 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 88 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.9 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 93 km | 38 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (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 | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 119 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 78 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 130 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 118 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 99 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 15.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 19.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 13.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
Boca de Balsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.2") and March the driest (2.0").