Las Tunas, Cuba

Full City Profile

203,684 Population 12,374/sq mi density

299 ft Elevation 91 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Las Tunas 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 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	78.7°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	74°F (24°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	299 ft (91 m)
Area	16.5 sq mi (42.6 km²)
Population Density	12,374/sq mi
Coordinates	20.9614°N, 76.9519°W
Timezone	America/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"

15% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 5, 2023.

Jan 17, 2017	44 km S of Guisa, Cuba	M5.8	129 km
Apr 13, 2010	56 km S of Guisa, Cuba	M4.9	139 km
Jun 10, 2010	50 km S of Guisa, Cuba	M4.8	134 km
May 17, 2020	60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba	M4.4	149 km
Jun 5, 2023	54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba	M4.3	94 km
May 17, 2020	60 km S of Guisa, Cuba	M4.3	148 km
Dec 21, 2013	45 km SSW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba	M4.2	131 km
Nov 19, 2001	4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba	M4.2	97 km
Aug 25, 2014	Cuba region	M4.1	148 km
Jun 10, 2007	33 km NNE of Jesús Menéndez, Cuba	M4.0	84 km
Oct 28, 2009	28 km SW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba	M3.8	111 km
May 15, 1991	23 km S of Guisa, Cuba	M3.7	112 km
May 17, 1998	37 km SSE of Guisa, Cuba	M3.5	127 km
May 26, 1992	35 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba	M3.4	148 km
May 15, 1991	23 km SE of Guisa, Cuba	M3.3	113 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 4	120 km
2024	Oscar	Category 1	269 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	228 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	121 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	212 km
2012	Sandy	Category 3	130 km
2008	Ike	Category 4	22 km
2008	Paloma	Category 4	100 km
2005	Dennis	Category 4	136 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	37 km
1996	Lili	Category 2	250 km
1985	Kate	Category 2	128 km
1981	Katrina	Category 1	265 km
1980	Allen	Category 4	224 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (24°C)	0.8 in
February	74°F (23°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
March	77°F (25°C)	1.2 in
April	79°F (26°C)	2.1 in
May	80°F (27°C)	5.9 in
June	81°F (27°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
July	83°F (28°C)	4.7 in
August	83°F (28°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
September	82°F (28°C)	6.6 in
October	80°F (27°C)	5.8 in
November	78°F (26°C)	2.4 in
December	75°F (24°C)	0.8 in	Driest

Las Tunas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.8").

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