Chiriquí Province, Panama
Peñascal
Peñascal is a locality in Chiriquí Province, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time11:28
8.21° N, 81.67° WElevation 220 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 22°
Rain this month792mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Peñascal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:15 · 18:0911 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:33Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in March
Coolest month22°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthOctober
792 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
22 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
April
Weather in Peñascal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 7 km/h · humidity 72%
Today22 Oct31°23°2.2 mm
Fri23 Oct28°23°5.7 mm
Sat24 Oct29°23°15.7 mm
Sun25 Oct29°23°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct29°22°16.4 mm
Tue27 Oct28°21°6.9 mm
Wed28 Oct28°21°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct28°22°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°21°11.3 mm
Sat31 Oct30°21°2.5 mm
When to go to Peñascal
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 64 | 64 | 59 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 56 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 36 | 22 | 61 | 171 | 555 | 589 | 533 | 626 | 678 | 792 | 512 | 158 |
| Wet days | 6 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 13 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Peñascal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Peñascal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Peñascal
Earthquakes around Peñascal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days104magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950149magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record32within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 122 km
7.2Burica 60 km ↓1962 · 140 km
6.8Boca Chica 79 km ↓1962 · 104 km
6.7Boca Chica 60 km ↓2022 · 93 km
Towns and villages around Peñascal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Común0.8 kmPortugal2 kmEl Bolo2.2 kmPuente del Río Tolé2.2 kmMontañuela2.6 kmEl Retiro3.2 kmQuebrada Marta3.3 kmVeladero3.5 kmTolé3.6 kmPedregoso3.6 kmEl Hato de Guabino3.7 kmPueblo Viejo4.6 kmLlano Limón4.7 kmLoma del Trueno4.9 kmJacubé5 kmEl Guabino5 kmLajas de Tolé5.2 kmJibira5.6 kmBarniz5.8 kmLa Fila5.8 kmChame5.8 kmEl Bongo6 kmBella Vista6 kmCaña Blanca de Guabino6.1 kmEl Barrero6.2 kmGarrapato6.4 kmAlto Macho6.4 kmAlto de La Arena6.5 kmSanta Rosa6.5 kmBuenos Aires6.7 kmPotrero Redondo6.8 kmCabecera de Quebrada Grande7.2 kmBarro Blanco7.3 kmUlé7.5 kmLas Nubes7.5 kmGorgona7.5 kmQuebrada Lajas7.8 kmLa Albina7.9 kmTabasará Abajo8 kmAlto los Mirandas8.1 kmLa Fila8.2 kmMonte Silencio8.2 kmCuvíbora8.3 kmFuente del Carmen8.4 kmLos Castillo8.6 kmCabecera de Río Ulé8.7 kmLa Pintada8.7 kmChacarero8.7 kmQuebrada Honda8.9 kmHonduras8.9 kmQuebrada Yegua9 kmUlé Abajo9.2 kmQuebrada de Arena9.3 kmTabasará9.4 kmNancito9.5 kmAlto de Panamá9.7 kmLa Bramona10 kmTabasará10 kmCalderón10 kmLa Corocita10 kmTabasará Abajo10 kmTabasará Arriba10 kmMeregilda10 kmCerro Plata10 kmBajo Hondo10 kmEl Mamey10 kmCalabacito10 kmLa Popa11 kmDesembocadura de Ulé11 kmPaso Ancho11 kmEl Llano11 kmBoca de Río Viguí11 kmNueva Esperanza11 kmBajo Hondo de Culebra11 kmLlano Bonito11 kmYurre12 kmAlto Laguna12 kmCerro Viejo12 kmLa Pita12 kmLa Trinidad12 km
Places near Peñascal
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Peñascal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Peñascal.
What is the hottest month in Peñascal?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Peñascal?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Peñascal?
October is the wettest month with about 792 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Peñascal?
The sea is warmest in April at about 29°C and coolest in November at about 28°C.