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Media Luna, Cuba

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16,713 Population 89/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Media Luna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area188.3 sq mi (487.7 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates20.1430°N, 77.4353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 75 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 142 km
Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 94 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 77 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 83 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 148 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 99 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 96 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 150 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 146 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 95 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 77 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 107 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 83 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 137 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 82 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 138 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 150 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 109 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 119 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 276 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 251 km
2017 Irma Category 5 219 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 150 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 85 km
2008 Ike Category 4 112 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 238 km
2007 Dean Category 4 296 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 32 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 283 km
2004 Charley Category 1 292 km
2002 Lili Category 1 234 km
1998 Georges Category 1 129 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 228 km
1985 Kate Category 2 218 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 231 km
1980 Allen Category 4 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
November 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest

Media Luna has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.0").

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