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Calimete, Cuba

Matanzas Province · Cuba

Calimete is a small city in Matanzas Province, Cuba with a population of 23,255. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

23,255 Population 63/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Calimete

Calimete

Calimete is a municipality and town in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1867 by José Antonio Castañeda.

People

Population23,255
Density63/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population23,255
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates22.5342°, -80.9111°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceMatanzas Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,392 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calimete

Calimete is a small city in Cuba (Matanzas Province) with a population of 23,255. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Calimete

Calimete has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.5°C), the coldest is Dec (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1248 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 12.8° / 32.6° 18.4
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 14.5° / 34.2° 31.5
Mar 26°C / 79°F 16.7° / 35.7° 35.6
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 18.9° / 37.3° 50.5
May 28.4°C / 83°F 21.4° / 37.6° 140.1
Jun 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 35.3° 266.4
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 23.3° / 34.7° 137.7
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.2° 172.3
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 22.9° / 35.3° 179.0
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 21° / 33.6° 116.2
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 18° / 31.9° 60.9
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.1° / 31.3° 39.4
Calimete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area369.9 sq mi (958.0 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates22.5342°N, 80.9111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 30, 2017.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 74 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 71 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 88 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 62 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 83 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 67 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 77 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 62 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 154 km
2022 Ian Category 4 267 km
2021 Ida Category 1 188 km
2017 Irma Category 4 91 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 194 km
2008 Ike Category 1 78 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 25 km
2005 Rita Category 3 141 km
2004 Charley Category 3 162 km
2002 Lili Category 2 206 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 243 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 26 km
1999 Irene Category 1 193 km
1998 Georges Category 2 119 km
1996 Lili Category 2 19 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 248 km
1985 Kate Category 2 45 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 233 km
1980 Allen Category 5 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Driest

Calimete has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Calimete

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESBU Roberto Rodríguez
Primo Sánchez
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Museums in Calimete

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo "José Ramón Zulueta"
Museo Los Arabos

Libraries in Calimete

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Cinemas in Calimete

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Colindres

Clinics in Calimete

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #1488871614
CU #1488871615
CU #1488871616
Policlínico Román Sánchez
Policlínico Tamara Bunke

Train Stations in Calimete

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amarillas
Calimete
Céspedes
Estación Amarillas

Bus Stations in Calimete

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus

Gas Stations in Calimete

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jesús Rabí
Servicentro Calimete

Banks in Calimete

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Stadiums & Teams in Calimete

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Calimete

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Gualberto Gomez International AirportVRALarge Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Kawama AirportVROMedium Airport
Colón AirportSmall Airport
Giron AirportSmall Airport
Jaguey Grande Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Las Nuevas Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Arabos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Martí Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Mieles Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Nueva Industria Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Tranqueras Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Calimete

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Calimete

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba
Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Area
958.0 km² (369.8 mi²)

🇨🇺 About Cuba

Capital Havana
Population 11,338,138
Area 110,860 km²
GDP (USD) $107,352,000,000
GDP per capita $9,605
HDI 0.764
Life expectancy 78.1 years
Internet users 71.3%
Urban population 77.1%
Currency CUP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +53
TLD .cu
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Cuba

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 Triumph of the Revolution Triunfo de la Revolución
Jan 2 Victory of Fidel Castro Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día de los trabajadores
Jul 25 Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Jul 26 Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Día de la Rebeldía Nacional
Jul 27 Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Oct 10 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calimete

What is the population of Calimete?

Calimete has a population of 23,255 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 369.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calimete?

Calimete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches.

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