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Cárdenas, Cuba

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98,515 Population 10,886/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density10,886/sq mi
Coordinates23.0366°N, 81.2060°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.83"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

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 52 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 46 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 28 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 33 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 62 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 52 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 94 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 56 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 46 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 158 km
2022 Ian Category 4 220 km
2021 Ida Category 1 191 km
2017 Irma Category 4 51 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 197 km
2008 Ike Category 1 111 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 55 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 291 km
2005 Rita Category 3 87 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 243 km
2004 Charley Category 3 143 km
2002 Lili Category 2 249 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 283 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 88 km
1999 Irene Category 1 132 km
1998 Georges Category 2 75 km
1996 Lili Category 2 77 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 285 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 187 km
1985 Kate Category 2 19 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest

Cárdenas 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 June being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (1.3").

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