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Weather & Climate in Coronte, Panama

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Coronte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 94.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.7400°N, 81.7860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.2"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 143 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 144 km 16 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 111 km 33 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 113 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 127 km 29 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 127 km 33 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 115 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 108 km 25 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 115 km 19 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 137 km 13 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 124 km 38 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 126 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 143 km 7 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 126 km 7 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 120 km 9 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 141 km 8 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 129 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 106 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 122 km 7 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 135 km 13 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 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 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 99 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 114 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 144 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 134 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 13.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 15.9 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 12.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 9.2 in

Coronte has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 116.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and March the driest (1.7").

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