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Niquero, Cuba

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18,771 Population 76/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US 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 US 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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