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Weather & Climate in Rodeo Viejo, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rodeo Viejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1151°N, 81.3159°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
226 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 13, 2014 | 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 114 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 1995 | south of Panama | M6.0 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.5 | 119 km | 26 km |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.3 | 125 km | 17 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 86 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 107 km SW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 108 km SE of Burica, Panama | M5.2 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | south of Panama | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 14.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 15.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 16.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in |
Rodeo Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in October to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.8") and February the driest (0.6").