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Weather & Climate in Palmas Bellas, Panama

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

Palmas Bellas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 96.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density586/sq mi
Coordinates9.2284°N, 80.0850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.2"
153% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 129 km 38 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 21 km 54 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 126 km 33 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 128 km 61 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 114 km 44 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 39 km 48 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 139 km 16 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 81 km 35 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 122 km 54 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 67 km 27 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 90 km 73 km
Apr 17, 2016 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama M4.4 60 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 124 km 27 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 97 km 51 km
Oct 11, 2002 9 km N of El Porvenir, Panama M4.3 132 km 35 km
Sep 13, 2004 33 km NNW of Calovébora, Panama M4.3 136 km 28 km
Feb 11, 2018 1 km N of Viento Frío, Panama M4.3 85 km 37 km
Oct 31, 2000 53 km N of Viento Frío, Panama M4.3 117 km 66 km
Feb 19, 2004 5 km NW of Paredón Arriba, Panama M4.3 150 km 58 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km W of Calovébora, Panama M4.3 142 km 33 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 246 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 81 mph 271 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 138 mph 210 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 100 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 73 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in

Palmas Bellas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and February the driest (0.9").

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