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Weather & Climate in Cabuya, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cabuya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 93.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 130.4 sq mi (337.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5766°N, 79.9234°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 27, 2018 | 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama | M5.4 | 87 km | 54 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2000 | 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama | M5.1 | 150 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama | M4.8 | 112 km | 48 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama | M4.7 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama | M4.6 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama | M4.6 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2012 | 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama | M4.6 | 150 km | 54 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 6 km S of La Mesa, Panama | M4.5 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Sep 22, 2013 | 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama | M4.5 | 135 km | 27 km |
| Jul 27, 2000 | 41 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 104 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Cabuya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.4").