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Palma Soriano, Cuba

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102,826 Population 13,099/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Palma Soriano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density13,099/sq mi
Coordinates20.2113°N, 75.9936°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.31"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 74 km
Mar 20, 2010 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.6 92 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 52 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 56 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 55 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 76 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 83 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 46 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 45 km
Jan 5, 1999 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.9 143 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 83 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 125 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 63 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 78 km
Apr 25, 2017 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.7 84 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 105 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 94 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 59 km
Jan 5, 1999 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.7 142 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 60 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 5 10 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 156 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 220 km
2017 Irma Category 5 198 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 170 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 12 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 201 km
2008 Ike Category 4 99 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 209 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 147 km
1998 Georges Category 1 66 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 274 km
1985 Kate Category 2 199 km
1980 Allen Category 5 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1775 SANTIAGO DE CUBA Earthquake 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest

Palma Soriano has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (1.1").

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