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Jesús Menéndez, Cuba

Full City Profile

51,002 Population 207/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Jesús Menéndez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area246.3 sq mi (638.0 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates21.1614°N, 76.4792°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 M5.8 146 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 130 km
Mar 13, 2015 13 km S of El Cobre, Cuba M4.4 148 km
Mar 17, 2005 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba M4.4 135 km
Jun 5, 2023 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba M4.3 57 km
Jun 10, 2024 2 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.3 147 km
Nov 19, 2001 4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba M4.2 73 km
Dec 22, 2013 11 km SSW of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.2 150 km
Jun 10, 2007 33 km NNE of Jesús Menéndez, Cuba M4.0 33 km
Mar 18, 2005 53 km ENE of Banes, Cuba M4.0 130 km
Oct 28, 2009 28 km SW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M3.8 148 km
May 15, 1991 23 km S of Guisa, Cuba M3.7 124 km
May 17, 1998 37 km SSE of Guisa, Cuba M3.5 136 km
May 15, 1991 23 km SE of Guisa, Cuba M3.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 76 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 232 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 177 km
2017 Irma Category 5 94 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 159 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 274 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 86 km
2011 Irene Category 3 283 km
2008 Ike Category 4 7 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 153 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 183 km
1998 Georges Category 1 22 km
1996 Lili Category 2 239 km
1985 Kate Category 2 106 km
1980 Allen Category 4 270 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 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 83°F (29°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in

Jesús Menéndez has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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