Weather & Climate in Coclecito, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coclecito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 133.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 32.7 sq mi (84.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8101°N, 80.5561°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama | M5.4 | 91 km | 54 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 143 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 135 km | 29 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama | M4.8 | 84 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2011 | 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama | M4.6 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama | M4.6 | 137 km | 22 km |
| May 27, 2001 | 4 km ESE of Kankintú, Panama | M4.5 | 134 km | 63 km |
| Sep 22, 2013 | 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama | M4.5 | 133 km | 27 km |
| Mar 23, 2006 | Panama | M4.5 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Dec 1, 1997 | 10 km ENE of Alto de Jesús, Panama | M4.5 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 6 km S of La Mesa, Panama | M4.5 | 135 km | 39 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama | M4.4 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cerro Largo, Panama | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 9 km S of Leones Arriba, Panama | M4.3 | 141 km | 36 km |
| Feb 19, 2004 | 5 km NW of Paredón Arriba, Panama | M4.3 | 82 km | 58 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 6 km NNE of Leones Arriba, Panama | M4.3 | 126 km | 38 km |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 33 km NNW of Calovébora, Panama | M4.3 | 88 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (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 | 272 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in |
Coclecito has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.6") and February the driest (0.9").
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