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Weather & Climate in Güibale, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Güibale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 79.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,434 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5140°N, 81.3595°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama | M5.5 | 147 km | 36 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.5 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | Panama-Costa Rica border region | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama | M5.3 | 145 km | 27 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.3 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2013 | Panama-Costa Rica border region | M5.1 | 131 km | 50 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 144 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 101 km | 29 km |
| Jul 25, 1994 | 1 km NNW of Sioguí Arriba, Panama | M4.9 | 147 km | 53 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | south of Panama | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M4.9 | 139 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 140 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 17.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 13.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.5 in |
Güibale has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.9") and March the driest (1.3").