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Weather & Climate in Punta Alegre, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punta Alegre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 500.5 sq mi (1,296.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2953°N, 78.2541°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 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 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Nov 8, 2000 | 10 km SW of Juradó, Colombia | M6.5 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Nov 4, 1996 | 33 km WSW of Riosucio, Colombia | M6.3 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 44 km WSW of Juradó, Colombia | M6.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama | M6.1 | 127 km | 65 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama | M5.9 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.6 | 84 km | 86 km |
| Jan 4, 1999 | 23 km SSE of Jaqué, Panama | M5.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 23 km W of Juradó, Colombia | M5.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama | M5.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2018 | 73 km W of Jaqué, Panama | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama | M5.0 | 124 km | 79 km |
| Feb 8, 1992 | 56 km SSW of Jaqué, Panama | M5.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 53 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama | M4.8 | 123 km | 74 km |
| Apr 22, 2001 | 54 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 12 km E of Narganá, Panama | M4.7 | 128 km | 79 km |
| Nov 8, 2000 | 20 km WSW of Juradó, Colombia | M4.7 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 35 km E of Jaqué, Panama | M4.7 | 103 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in |
Punta Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (0.7").