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Encrucijada, Cuba

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26,155 Population 73/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Encrucijada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area356.5 sq mi (923.4 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates22.6180°N, 79.8660°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 16, 2015.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 108 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 111 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 117 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 105 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 102 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 106 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 105 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 65 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 3 244 km
2021 Ida Category 1 293 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 291 km
2017 Irma Category 5 32 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 286 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 278 km
2008 Ike Category 2 132 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 102 km
2005 Rita Category 2 113 km
2004 Charley Category 3 261 km
2002 Lili Category 2 268 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 36 km
1999 Irene Category 1 272 km
1998 Georges Category 2 60 km
1996 Lili Category 2 19 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 283 km
1985 Kate Category 2 36 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 195 km
1980 Allen Category 4 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in

Encrucijada has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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