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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 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6317°N, 81.2538°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
220 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 13, 2014 | 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | 136 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama | M6.3 | 133 km | 19 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 143 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 1995 | south of Panama | M6.0 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 131 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.5 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2011 | 121 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.3 | 131 km | 19 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 86 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.3 | 118 km | 17 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 17.1 in | Coldest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in |
Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in September to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 113.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.8") and February the driest (0.8").