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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 Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area32.7 sq mi (84.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.8101°N, 80.5561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.9"
252% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.90"

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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