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Pilón, Cuba

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28,752 Population 161/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Pilón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area178.4 sq mi (462.0 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates19.9055°N, 77.3215°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.48"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 66 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 139 km
Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 76 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 68 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 137 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 130 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 75 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 92 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 75 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 129 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 134 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 76 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 125 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 64 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 83 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 71 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 119 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 76 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 132 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 96 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 256 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 250 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 297 km
2017 Irma Category 5 244 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 136 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 113 km
2008 Ike Category 4 135 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 232 km
2007 Dean Category 4 272 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 29 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 266 km
2004 Charley Category 1 275 km
2002 Lili Category 1 241 km
2001 Iris Category 1 288 km
1998 Georges Category 1 143 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 203 km
1985 Kate Category 2 246 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 253 km
1980 Allen Category 4 106 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 - - 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest

Pilón has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (1.1").

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