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Weather & Climate in Rambala, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rambala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 125.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 115 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9262°N, 82.1838°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
579 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 145 km | 23 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 99 km | 29 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 111 km | 25 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 79 km | 19 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 93 km | 38 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 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 104 km | 7 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama | M5.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2021 | 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 116 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama | M5.7 | 74 km | 9 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 | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | 129 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 78 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 115 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 104 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 11.2 in |
Rambala has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 124.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (3.0").