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Weather & Climate in Soloy, Panama

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

Soloy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 94.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.4969°N, 82.0720°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.2"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

647 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 145 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 101 km 10 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 145 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 107 km 16 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 120 km 18 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 75 km 33 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 122 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 123 km 25 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 88 km 33 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 90 km 29 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 130 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 69 km 25 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 116 km 10 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 85 km 19 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 97 km 13 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 125 km 17 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 126 km 14 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 88 km 38 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 121 km 17 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 87 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 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 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 123 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 73 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 126 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 115 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 93 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 12.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 12.6 in
August 76°F (24°C) 14.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 15.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 19.7 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 14.1 in
December 74°F (24°C) 5.3 in

Soloy has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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