Banes, Cuba

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66,812 Population 12,923/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Banes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density12,923/sq mi
Coordinates20.9612°N, 75.7220°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

Dec 28, 1998 31 km ENE of Moa, Cuba M5.6 111 km
Mar 20, 2010 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.6 149 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 139 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 129 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 143 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 133 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 139 km
Jan 5, 1999 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.9 100 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 134 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 133 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 140 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 148 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 146 km
Jan 5, 1999 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.7 98 km
Jul 5, 2010 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.7 143 km
Apr 25, 2017 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.7 149 km
Jan 25, 2016 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 137 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 76 km
Mar 16, 2010 41 km S of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.6 146 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 11 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 153 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 142 km
2017 Irma Category 5 110 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 107 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 245 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 7 km
2011 Irene Category 3 239 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 228 km
2008 Ike Category 4 16 km
2008 Paloma Category 3 227 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 225 km
1998 Georges Category 1 34 km
1996 Lili Category 2 287 km
1995 Erin Category 1 295 km
1985 Kate Category 2 119 km
1980 Allen Category 4 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1775 SANTIAGO DE CUBA Earthquake - - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.1 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in

Banes has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (1.9").

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