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Niquero, Cuba

Granma Province · Cuba

Niquero is a small city in Granma Province, Cuba with a population of 18,771. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

18,771 Population 76/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Niquero

Niquero

Niquero is a municipality and town in the Granma Province of Cuba and is the southernmost municipality in the country. It is located in the coastal region of the province, bordering the Gulf of Guacanayabo. Cape Cruz, the westernmost point of the province is located in this municipality.

People

Population18,771
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population18,771
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates20.0470°, -77.5809°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceGranma Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,071 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Niquero

Niquero is a small city in Cuba (Granma Province) with a population of 18,771. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Niquero

Niquero has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2280 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 20.1° / 29.4° 28.9
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30° 53.4
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 22.6° / 30.9° 81.5
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.9° 84.6
May 28.2°C / 83°F 25.6° / 31.6° 413.8
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 26.4° / 31.4° 562.8
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 27° / 32° 210.1
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 27.2° / 32.1° 220.4
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 27.2° / 32° 216.1
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 26° / 31.2° 215.6
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.1° 145.6
Dec 26°C / 79°F 22.3° / 29.4° 47.7
Niquero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Cuba avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area248.1 sq mi (642.5 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates20.0470°N, 77.5809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.30"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jan 28, 2020 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M7.7 141 km
May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 57 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 124 km
Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 105 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 59 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 65 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 81 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 135 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 106 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 60 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 105 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 64 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 67 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 91 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 114 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 143 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 149 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 64 km
May 17, 2020 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 129 km
Jun 26, 2000 49 km WSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 125 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 261 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 232 km
2017 Irma Category 5 232 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 165 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 85 km
2008 Ike Category 4 119 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 219 km
2007 Dean Category 4 284 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 17 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 266 km
2004 Charley Category 1 274 km
2002 Lili Category 1 217 km
2001 Iris Category 1 298 km
1998 Georges Category 1 145 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 217 km
1985 Kate Category 2 228 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 221 km
1980 Allen Category 4 104 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF SE COAST OF CUBA Earthquake 0.1 m 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest

Niquero has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Niquero

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IPUEC
Elementary School 28 de Enero
ESBU Nene López López
Escuela Primaria
Preuniversitario
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Radio Stations near Niquero

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Niquero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Natal de Celia Sánchez Manduley
Granma Museum
Museo del Granma
Museo Municipal

Hotels in Niquero

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Niquero
Hotel Niquero

Restaurants in Niquero

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Tigre
Restaurante

Cafes in Niquero

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería "El Tigre"

Cinemas in Niquero

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Sierra Maestra

Clinics in Niquero

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Ernesto Guevara

Bus Stations in Niquero

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Ómnibus

Gas Stations in Niquero

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro La Estrella
Servicentro La Salida

Banks in Niquero

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular de Ahorro

Stadiums & Teams in Niquero

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Niquero

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sierra Maestra International AirportMZOMedium Airport
Campechuela AirportSmall Airport
Cayama Nueva Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Dormitorio Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Guamo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Haití Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
La Escondida AirportSmall Airport
Mateo Remas AirportSmall Airport
Puente Guillen Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Niquero

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Niquero

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Desembarco del Granma National ParkNatural1999

Churches & Religious Organizations in Niquero

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
SDA Church Niquero

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)

🇨🇺 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Niquero

Desembarco del Granma National Park
Natural · inscribed 1999
Desembarco del Granma National Park, with its uplifted marine terraces and associated ongoing development of karst topography and features, represents a globally significant example of geomorphologic and physiographic features and ongoing geological processes....

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 Niquero

What is the population of Niquero?

Niquero has a population of 18,771 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 248.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Niquero?

Niquero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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