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Zapotillo, Panama

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375 Population 13/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Zapotillo 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 153 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.8 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 Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates8.0072°N, 81.5092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.8"
215% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 21.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

356 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 M6.5 142 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 125 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 108 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 103 km
Apr 11, 2003 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.2 143 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 146 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 145 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 102 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 92 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 121 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 145 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 103 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 75 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 147 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 145 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 78 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 69 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 141 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 94 km
Jan 7, 2004 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama M5.5 137 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 109 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 14.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 15.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 16.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 21.1 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in

Zapotillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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