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Cerro Viejo, Panama

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253 Population 9/sq mi density
1,388 ft Elevation 423 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Cerro Viejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 153 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates8.2540°N, 81.5752°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.1"
208% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

449 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 139 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 141 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 113 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 121 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 132 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 148 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 144 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 105 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 144 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 146 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 91 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 148 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 144 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 144 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 116 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 95 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 137 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 136 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 80 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 — 106 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 12.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 12.9 in
August 78°F (25°C) 15.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 16.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 19.6 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 14.6 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Cerro Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 117.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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