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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 78°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2861°N, 81.3660°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
226 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 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 114 km | 25 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama | M5.5 | 146 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 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | Panama-Costa Rica border region | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.3 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama | M5.3 | 145 km | 27 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama | M5.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2013 | Panama-Costa Rica border region | M5.1 | 127 km | 50 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | south of Panama | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 15.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 16.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 19.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in |
Cerro Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 116.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.3") and February the driest (0.7").