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Weather & Climate in Punta Róbalo, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punta Róbalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 129 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (51.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0379°N, 82.2477°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
559 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Apr 22, 1991 | 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica | M7.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 139 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 85 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 103 km | 29 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 79 km | 19 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 123 km | 25 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 95 km | 38 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama | M5.7 | 60 km | 9 km |
| Jan 29, 2021 | 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 110 km | 7 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama | M5.7 | 70 km | 10 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 | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 116 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 68 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 119 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 111 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 102 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.0 in |
Punta Róbalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.1") and March the driest (4.6").