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Weather & Climate in Cerro Caña, Panama

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cerro Caña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates8.3488°N, 81.6154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.0"
192% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

480 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 148 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 138 km 10 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 126 km 18 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 118 km 16 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 126 km 33 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 150 km 25 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 139 km 29 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 108 km 33 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 137 km 19 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 92 km 25 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 149 km 17 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 139 km 38 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 141 km 13 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 133 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 122 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 104 km 7 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 83 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 148 km 8 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 132 km 7 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 149 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 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 145 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 105 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 13.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 12.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in
August 74°F (24°C) 14.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 16.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 18.5 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 12.6 in Coldest
December 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in

Cerro Caña has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in November to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 111.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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