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Alacranes, Cuba

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5,843 Population 13/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Alacranes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area446.0 sq mi (1,155.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates22.7672°N, 81.5680°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.15"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 29, 2021.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 98 km
Jun 29, 2021 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba M4.7 143 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 92 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 44 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 78 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 108 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 96 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 63 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 102 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 114 km
2022 Ian Category 4 195 km
2021 Ida Category 1 143 km
2017 Irma Category 4 95 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 151 km
2008 Ike Category 1 67 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 8 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 293 km
2005 Rita Category 3 126 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 254 km
2004 Charley Category 3 104 km
2002 Lili Category 2 207 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 237 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 83 km
1999 Irene Category 1 132 km
1998 Georges Category 2 121 km
1996 Lili Category 2 41 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 193 km
1985 Kate Category 2 50 km
1982 Alberto Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest

Alacranes has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.9").

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