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Weather & Climate in Cerro Punta, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cerro Punta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 125 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 126.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,424 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 125 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,424 ft (1,958 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8522°N, 82.5736°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
677 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Apr 22, 1991 | 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica | M7.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 102 km | 23 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 145 km | 16 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama | M6.1 | 64 km | 29 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 38 km | 19 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 105 km | 25 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 56 km | 38 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.9 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 108 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 104 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 95 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 71 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 61 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 96 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 185 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 15.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 11.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
Cerro Punta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 59°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 126.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.3") and March the driest (3.5").