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Palenque, Cuba
Guantánamo Province · Cuba
Palenque is a small town in Guantánamo Province, Cuba with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
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About Palenque
Palenque, also anciently known in the Itzaʼ language as Lakamha, was a Maya city-state in southern Mexico that perished in the 8th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. 799 AD. After its decline, it was overgrown by the jungle of cedar, mahogany, and sapodilla trees, but has since been excavated and restored. It is located near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican state of Chiapas, about 130 km (81 mi) south of Ciudad del Carmen, 150 meters (490 ft) above sea level. It is adjacent to the modern town of Palenque, Chiapas. It averages a humid 26 °C (79 °F) with roughly 2,160 millimeters (85 in) of rain a year.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.3637°, -74.9704° |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
| Country | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
| State / Province | Guantánamo Province |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palenque
Palenque is a small town in Cuba (Guantánamo Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above Cuba avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 283.2 sq mi (733.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3637°N, 74.9704°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1775 | SANTIAGO DE CUBA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in |
Palenque has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (2.6").
Schools in Palenque
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Mixto de estudios | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Palenque
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Changüí | ||||
| Museo Comandancia Columna 18 Antonio López Fernández | ||||
| Museo Provincial de Guantánamo | ||||
| Palacio Salcines | ||||
| Tumba Francesa |
Libraries in Palenque
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Provincial Policarpo Pineda Rustan | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palenque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Este | |||||
| 10 Este | |||||
| El Guararey | |||||
| Las 2 Palmas | |||||
| Las 2 Palmas | |||||
| Mercado |
Restaurants in Palenque
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Palenque
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Palenque
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palenque
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palenque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palenque
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Rizo Airport | BCA | Medium Airport |
| Leeward Point Field | NBW | Medium Airport |
| Mariana Grajales Airport | GAO | Medium Airport |
| Orestes Acosta Airport | MOA | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Cuba
9 public holidays this year
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What is the weather like in Palenque?
Palenque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.