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Weather & Climate in Pedregal, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pedregal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 84.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0661°N, 79.4258°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 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 | 77 km | 38 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M6.1 | 105 km | 65 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M5.5 | 144 km | 34 km |
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama | M5.4 | 65 km | 54 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama | M5.3 | 76 km | 61 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 52 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama | M5.1 | 75 km | 44 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 61 km N of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 141 km | 35 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 103 km | 79 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama | M4.8 | 107 km | 48 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama | M4.8 | 124 km | 74 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama | M4.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 99 km | 74 km |
| Nov 6, 1999 | 27 km N of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 112 km | 48 km |
| Apr 9, 1994 | 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 106 km | 66 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 12 km E of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 112 km | 79 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama | M4.7 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 135 km | 62 km |
| Mar 7, 2012 | 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama | M4.6 | 73 km | 54 km |
| Feb 9, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama | M4.6 | 67 km | 35 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 2 | 92 mph | 300 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 226 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 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in |
Pedregal has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (0.9").