Panama City (FL) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Panama City’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Panama City is dynamic, ranging widely from moderate in winter to very warm in summer. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a mild 17°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 6°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Panama City by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 105 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 9 days. For more information, please visit our Panama City Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Panama City Temperatures Compared World Wide
Panama City’s average annual maximum temperature is 25°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual temperature of 20°C, known for its sunny summers and comfortable winters.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Panama City’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Panama City climate page.
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