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Weather & Climate in Zapotillo, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zapotillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 153 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0072°N, 81.5092°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
356 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 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2014 | 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.3 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama | M6.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M6.1 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.1 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 92 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 1995 | south of Panama | M6.0 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama | M5.9 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.8 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.7 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama | M5.6 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.5 | 94 km | 26 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama | M5.5 | 137 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 109 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 15.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 16.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 21.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in |
Zapotillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.1") and February the driest (0.8").