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Gibara, Cuba

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27,603 Population 84/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Gibara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area328.4 sq mi (850.5 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates21.1099°N, 76.1315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 10, 2024.

Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 148 km
Jan 5, 1999 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.9 145 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 146 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 144 km
Jan 5, 1999 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.7 142 km
Jan 25, 2016 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 148 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 105 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 148 km
Jan 18, 2016 24 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.5 142 km
Mar 13, 2015 13 km S of El Cobre, Cuba M4.4 133 km
Mar 17, 2005 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba M4.4 99 km
Jan 21, 2016 33 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.3 149 km
Nov 19, 2001 34 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.3 143 km
Jan 25, 2016 31 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.3 148 km
Mar 3, 2010 33 km ESE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.3 148 km
Jun 10, 2024 2 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.3 128 km
Jun 5, 2023 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba M4.3 71 km
Nov 19, 2001 4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba M4.2 56 km
Dec 22, 2013 11 km SSW of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.2 133 km
Mar 20, 1992 14 km ESE of Moa, Cuba M4.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 42 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 198 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 153 km
2017 Irma Category 5 100 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 132 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 254 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 51 km
2011 Irene Category 3 259 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 272 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 187 km
2008 Ike Category 4 24 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 204 km
1998 Georges Category 1 37 km
1996 Lili Category 2 257 km
1995 Erin Category 1 300 km
1985 Kate Category 2 100 km
1980 Allen Category 4 280 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 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in

Gibara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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