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Weather & Climate in Puerto Obaldía, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Obaldía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 160 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 203.0 sq mi (525.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6663°N, 77.4192°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
136 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 25, 2023 | 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M6.5 | 46 km | 13 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M6.1 | 147 km | 65 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama | M6.0 | 82 km | 36 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama | M5.9 | 50 km | 12 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 63 km | 44 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.6 | 23 km | 86 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 98 km | 51 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 146 km | 79 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2021 | 19 km E of Riosucio, Colombia | M5.0 | 144 km | 41 km |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 5 km S of Riosucio, Colombia | M4.8 | 145 km | 48 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama | M4.8 | 130 km | 74 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 147 km | 62 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 3 km WNW of Corozal, Panama | M4.7 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 35 km E of Jaqué, Panama | M4.7 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 23 km SE of Acandí, Colombia | M4.7 | 47 km | 51 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 23 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 12 km E of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 143 km | 79 km |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama | M4.7 | 45 km | 14 km |
| Apr 9, 1994 | 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 140 km | 66 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 |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.0 in |
Puerto Obaldía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 96.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (2.1").