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Weather & Climate in Calabacito, Panama

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Calabacito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 94.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.2455°N, 81.0798°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"
149% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 143 km 25 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 126 km 7 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 130 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 118 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 148 km 26 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 107 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 133 km 10 km
Dec 1, 1998 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M4.9 143 km 33 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 63 km 29 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 101 km 35 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 111 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 110 km 10 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 132 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 115 km 17 km
Oct 1, 2004 87 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M4.8 145 km 10 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 117 km 10 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 108 km 41 km
May 7, 2009 63 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M4.7 145 km 21 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 100 km 10 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 138 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 14.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 15.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 18.1 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in

Calabacito has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 106.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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