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Weather & Climate in Río Luís, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Luís has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 105.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6827°N, 81.2195°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
108 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 | 148 km | 25 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | Panama-Costa Rica border region | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 150 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 114 km | 29 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama | M4.8 | 138 km | 48 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 137 km | 41 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 0 km SSE of Boquerón, Panama | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2019 | 47 km NNE of Isla Bastimentos, Panama | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama | M4.6 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Jun 6, 2012 | 3 km N of Boquerón, Panama | M4.6 | 149 km | 40 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama | M4.6 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 3 km SE of Potrerillos Abajo, Panama | M4.6 | 137 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 | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 13.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 13.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 14.0 in |
Río Luís has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 124.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and March the driest (1.4").