Sign In Register

Contramaestre, Cuba

Full City Profile

70,438 Population 13,265/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Contramaestre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density13,265/sq mi
Coordinates20.2988°N, 76.2451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 62 km
Mar 20, 2010 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.6 118 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 66 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 66 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 80 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 103 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 110 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 59 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 57 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 72 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 128 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 86 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 67 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 107 km
Jul 5, 2010 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.7 112 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 87 km
Apr 25, 2017 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.7 109 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 66 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 70 km
May 17, 2020 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 26 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 182 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 231 km
2017 Irma Category 5 191 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 188 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 34 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 229 km
2008 Ike Category 4 93 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 181 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 134 km
1998 Georges Category 1 61 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 276 km
1985 Kate Category 2 191 km
1980 Allen Category 5 191 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 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in

Contramaestre has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (1.1").

View full weather details →