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Palmira, Cuba

Full City Profile

23,078 Population 15,183/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Palmira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density15,183/sq mi
Coordinates22.2413°N, 80.3911°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 30, 2017.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 110 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 109 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 148 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 107 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 114 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 102 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 106 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 111 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 100 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 26 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
2024 Rafael Category 3 176 km
2021 Ida Category 1 231 km
2017 Irma Category 5 95 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 278 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 209 km
2008 Ike Category 2 80 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 34 km
2005 Rita Category 3 163 km
2004 Charley Category 3 196 km
2002 Lili Category 2 203 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 246 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 53 km
1999 Irene Category 1 254 km
1998 Georges Category 2 125 km
1996 Lili Category 2 46 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 296 km
1985 Kate Category 2 55 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 175 km
1980 Allen Category 5 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest

Palmira has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.9").

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