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Weather & Climate in El Cedro, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cedro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 101.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6874°N, 80.6582°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Jan 27, 2018 | 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.6 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2000 | 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2018 | 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.9 | 24 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 38 km | 29 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 128 km | 41 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.8 | 41 km | 17 km |
| May 14, 2002 | 88 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2003 | 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2002 | 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama | M4.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in |
El Cedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 80.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (0.2").