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Weather & Climate in Boca de Río Indio, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boca de Río Indio 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 310 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 96.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 230.2 sq mi (596.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1927°N, 80.1907°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 4, 2009 | 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama | M6.1 | 141 km | 38 km |
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama | M5.4 | 33 km | 54 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama | M5.3 | 140 km | 61 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama | M5.1 | 126 km | 44 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama | M4.8 | 37 km | 48 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama | M4.7 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama | M4.6 | 92 km | 35 km |
| Mar 7, 2012 | 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama | M4.6 | 134 km | 54 km |
| Sep 22, 2013 | 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama | M4.5 | 75 km | 27 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama | M4.5 | 102 km | 73 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama | M4.4 | 108 km | 51 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama | M4.4 | 133 km | 27 km |
| Oct 31, 2000 | 53 km N of Viento Frío, Panama | M4.3 | 127 km | 66 km |
| Feb 11, 2018 | 1 km N of Viento Frío, Panama | M4.3 | 97 km | 37 km |
| Feb 19, 2004 | 5 km NW of Paredón Arriba, Panama | M4.3 | 138 km | 58 km |
| Sep 5, 2003 | 10 km W of Calovébora, Panama | M4.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 33 km NNW of Calovébora, Panama | M4.3 | 124 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 2 | 104 mph | 244 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in |
Boca de Río Indio has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (1.0").