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Weather & Climate in Tolé, Panama

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

Tolé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days151 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates8.2433°N, 81.6697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.0"
213% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

533 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 M6.5 135 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 129 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 105 km 16 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 113 km 18 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 122 km 33 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 133 km 29 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 96 km 33 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 139 km 25 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 143 km 21 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 135 km 19 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 142 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 81 km 25 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 134 km 13 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 138 km 17 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 134 km 38 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 91 km 7 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 109 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 127 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 125 km 7 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 141 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 95 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 123 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 16.1 in
October 78°F (25°C) 20.9 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 14.9 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in

Tolé has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.9") and February the driest (1.1").

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