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Weather & Climate in Cerro Plata, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cerro Plata 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 2,772 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4773°N, 81.5459°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
366 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 147 km | 29 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 106 km | 25 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 146 km | 38 km |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.6 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama | M5.5 | 127 km | 36 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.5 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | Panama-Costa Rica border region | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 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 | — | 134 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 118 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 152 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 Plata 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").