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Candelaria, Cuba

Full City Profile

12,675 Population 6,964/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Candelaria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density6,964/sq mi
Coordinates22.7385°N, 82.9595°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.7"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 29, 2021.

Jun 29, 2021 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba M4.7 6 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 27 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 203 km
2022 Ian Category 4 63 km
2021 Ida Category 1 45 km
2018 Michael Category 2 228 km
2017 Irma Category 4 201 km
2010 Paula Category 1 203 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 40 km
2008 Ike Category 2 15 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 87 km
2005 Rita Category 4 154 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 210 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 196 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 254 km
2004 Charley Category 3 37 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 143 km
2002 Lili Category 2 128 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 175 km
1999 Irene Category 1 141 km
1998 Georges Category 2 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
April 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Driest

Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (2.2").

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