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Weather & Climate in Burica, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 130.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 144 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 85.9 sq mi (222.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0339°N, 82.8687°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
710 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 21, 2021 | 71 km S of Burica, Panama | M6.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2014 | 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1990 | 127 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 118 km | 23 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 124 km SSE of Burica, Panama | M6.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 36 km | 29 km |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 135 km S of Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 143 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 46 km | 25 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 66 km | 19 km |
| Oct 22, 2009 | 147 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 1995 | 137 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 138 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis 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 | — | 41 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 83 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 76 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 13 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 16.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 25.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 16.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in |
Burica has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 130.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (25.3") and February the driest (1.3").