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Weather & Climate in Río Grande, Panama

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 79.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.6171°N, 81.3033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.0"
108% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 137 km 25 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 145 km 7 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 128 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 140 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2017 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.3 133 km 10 km
May 15, 1991 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama M5.2 126 km 33 km
Oct 27, 2013 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.1 140 km 50 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 148 km 10 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 109 km 29 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 149 km 35 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 85 km 10 km
Dec 19, 2001 0 km SSE of Boquerón, Panama M4.8 140 km 33 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 150 km 48 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 122 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 126 km 10 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 126 km 41 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 148 km 10 km
Jul 29, 2019 47 km NNE of Isla Bastimentos, Panama M4.7 135 km 10 km
Nov 10, 1999 3 km SE of Potrerillos Abajo, Panama M4.6 128 km 10 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 119 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 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 133 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 12.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 11.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 10.0 in
August 74°F (24°C) 13.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 13.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 16.4 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 12.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 11.7 in

Río Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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