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Weather & Climate in Santa Catalina, Panama

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

Santa Catalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 147.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.7811°N, 81.3351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 147.0"
287% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 146 km 10 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 143 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 145 km 25 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 138 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2017 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.3 126 km 10 km
May 15, 1991 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama M5.2 112 km 33 km
Oct 27, 2013 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.1 144 km 50 km
Oct 29, 2000 40 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M5.0 150 km 33 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 128 km 29 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 141 km 41 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 141 km 48 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 72 km 10 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 135 km 10 km
Dec 19, 2001 0 km SSE of Boquerón, Panama M4.8 139 km 33 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 140 km 10 km
Jul 29, 2019 47 km NNE of Isla Bastimentos, Panama M4.7 118 km 10 km
Sep 22, 1993 20 km SSE of Guarumal, Panama M4.6 142 km 41 km
Jun 6, 2012 3 km N of Boquerón, Panama M4.6 138 km 40 km
Dec 16, 1995 3 km WNW of El Tejar, Panama M4.6 144 km 33 km
Oct 30, 1991 38 km N of Bastimentos, Panama M4.6 139 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 270 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 — 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 12.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 11.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 13.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 13.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 16.5 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 13.1 in Coldest
December 73°F (23°C) 12.4 in

Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in November to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 123.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.5") and March the driest (1.4").

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