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Weather & Climate in Piedra Roja, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piedra Roja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 79.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,585 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,585 ft (788 m) |
| Area | 80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5703°N, 81.7466°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
526 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 129 km | 16 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 140 km | 18 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 134 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 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 1 km W of Breñón, Panama | M6.0 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 96 km | 25 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama | M5.9 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3 km W of Progreso, Panama | M5.9 | 125 km | 38 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 124 km | 7 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2021 | 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 139 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama | M5.7 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 91 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 | 290 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 | — | 118 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 104 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 149 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 13.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 14.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 16.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 19.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in |
Piedra Roja has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 112.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.1") and February the driest (1.0").