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Cerro Banco, Panama

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487 Population 2/sq mi density
1,076 ft Elevation 328 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cerro Banco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 147 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 121.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days147 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.4603°N, 82.0319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.3"
219% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

648 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 144 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 142 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 103 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 105 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 117 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 128 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 79 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 94 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 135 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 123 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 87 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 67 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 117 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 90 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 93 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 121 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 99 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 131 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 129 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 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 — 127 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 73 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 131 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 120 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 94 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 12.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 14.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 15.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 20.0 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 15.3 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in

Cerro Banco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 121.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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