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Weather & Climate in Loma Yuca, Panama
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loma Yuca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 119 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 119 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7218°N, 81.4021°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| May 4, 1991 | 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M6.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama | M6.0 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama | M5.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama | M5.5 | 147 km | 36 km |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama | M5.3 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | Panama-Costa Rica border region | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama | M5.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2013 | Panama-Costa Rica border region | M5.1 | 134 km | 50 km |
| Oct 29, 2000 | 40 km NE of Changuinola, Panama | M5.0 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 1994 | 1 km NNW of Sioguí Arriba, Panama | M4.9 | 143 km | 53 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama | M4.9 | 124 km | 29 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Santo Tomás, Panama | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 0 km SSE of Boquerón, Panama | M4.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama | M4.8 | 132 km | 41 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 3 km WSW of San Andrés, Panama | M4.7 | 150 km | 37 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 | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 145 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 | 74°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 14.7 in |
Loma Yuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 124.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.0") and March the driest (1.4").