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Weather & Climate in Cristóbal, Panama

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

Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density4,639/sq mi
Coordinates9.3522°N, 79.9044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.2"
140% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 106 km 38 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 4 km 54 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 105 km 61 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 110 km 33 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 90 km 44 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 150 km 79 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 46 km 48 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 138 km 16 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 145 km 48 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 147 km 74 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 99 km 54 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 56 km 35 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 48 km 27 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 69 km 73 km
Oct 3, 1999 35 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.4 146 km 33 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 75 km 51 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 115 km 27 km
Apr 17, 2016 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama M4.4 81 km 10 km
May 8, 1994 34 km NNW of Narganá, Panama M4.3 143 km 33 km
Apr 28, 2015 10 km E of Cartí Sugdup, Panama M4.3 115 km 60 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 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 104 mph 244 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 81 mph 254 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 138 mph 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 14.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in Coldest

Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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