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La Sierpe, Cuba

Sancti Spíritus Province · Cuba

La Sierpe is a small city in Sancti Spíritus Province, Cuba with a population of 16,937. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

16,937 Population 30/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.6 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About La Sierpe

La Sierpe

La Sierpe is a municipality and town in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba. It is located in the south-eastern part of the province, 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Sancti Spiritus, the provincial capital.

People

Population16,937
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population16,937
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates21.7724°, -79.2683°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceSancti Spíritus Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation53.6 inches (1,362 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Sierpe

La Sierpe is a small city in Cuba (Sancti Spíritus Province) with a population of 16,937. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in La Sierpe

La Sierpe has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1792 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 13.6° / 31.5° 19.4
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 14.9° / 33° 43.0
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 17.2° / 34.5° 62.3
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 18.8° / 36.2° 63.8
May 27.2°C / 81°F 20.9° / 35.8° 326.4
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 22.6° / 33.2° 487.1
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 32.9° 148.6
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 23.4° / 33.4° 187.7
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 23° / 33.4° 179.0
Oct 26.4°C / 79°F 20.8° / 32.3° 158.2
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 17.9° / 30.6° 80.7
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 15.7° / 30.1° 35.9
La Sierpe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Cuba avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area560.6 sq mi (1,451.9 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates21.7724°N, 79.2683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.82"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 8, 1996.

Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 2 252 km
2017 Irma Category 5 94 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 266 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 174 km
2008 Ike Category 3 66 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 91 km
2005 Rita Category 2 206 km
2004 Charley Category 2 280 km
2002 Isidore Category 1 295 km
2002 Lili Category 1 224 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 141 km
1998 Georges Category 2 99 km
1996 Lili Category 2 105 km
1985 Kate Category 2 70 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 100 km
1980 Allen Category 4 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest

La Sierpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (0.8").

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Museums in La Sierpe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antonio Núñez Jiménez
Casa Natal de Serafín Sánchez
Maqueta de Sancti Spíritus
Museo Arte Colonial
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo General Muncipal
Museo General Municipal
Museo Municipal de Historia
Quinta Santa Elena. Casa de la Guayabera

Libraries in La Sierpe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Demetrio Barrios Gil0.0
Biblioteca Rubén Martínez Villena0.0
Melanio Hernández0.0

Farmers Markets in La Sierpe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar Inglés
Casiguaya
El Patio
Feria Agropecuaria
La Esquina
Mercadito
Mercadito
Mercadito
Mercadito
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado El Centro
Plaza del Mercado
Supermercado Olivos I
Tienda La Vizcaína
Zona +

Clinics in La Sierpe

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Rosa Elena Simeón

Train Stations in La Sierpe

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guasimal

Gas Stations in La Sierpe

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro El Jíbaro
Servicentro La Sierpe

Breweries in La Sierpe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería
Cervecería

Stadiums & Teams in La Sierpe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Sierpe

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Alberto Delgado AirportTNDMedium Airport
Máximo Gómez AirportAVIMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
Cupeyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Asiento Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Jibaro AirportSmall Airport
Falla Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Jatibonico South AirportSmall Airport
La Crisis Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Guasimas AirportSmall Airport
Las Obas AirportSmall Airport
Los Galleguitos East AirportSmall Airport
Los Tamarindos AirportSmall Airport
Maria Rayes AirportSmall Airport
Mayajigua AirportMJGSmall Airport
Morón Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Punta Alegre AirportSmall Airport
Reyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Sancti Spiritus AirportUSSSmall Airport
Turiguanó AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Sierpe

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de Rehabilitación
Hospital de Rehabilitación Dr. Faustino Pérez Hernández
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana

🇨🇺 About Cuba

Capital Havana
Population 11,338,138
Area 110,860 km²
GDP (USD) $107,352,000,000
GDP per capita $9,605
HDI 0.764
Life expectancy 78.1 years
Internet users 71.3%
Urban population 77.1%
Currency CUP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +53
TLD .cu
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Cuba

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 Triumph of the Revolution Triunfo de la Revolución
Jan 2 Victory of Fidel Castro Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día de los trabajadores
Jul 25 Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Jul 26 Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Día de la Rebeldía Nacional
Jul 27 Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Oct 10 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Sierpe

What is the population of La Sierpe?

La Sierpe has a population of 16,937 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 560.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Sierpe?

La Sierpe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches.

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