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Río Cauto, Cuba

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23,737 Population 39/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Río Cauto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area604.6 sq mi (1,565.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates20.5597°N, 76.9167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.44"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 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 M6.8 145 km
Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 86 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 147 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 130 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 127 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 120 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 95 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 124 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 146 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 90 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 112 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 144 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 130 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 120 km
Oct 17, 2024 37 km S of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 136 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 136 km
Jan 25, 2016 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 124 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 127 km
May 17, 2020 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 109 km
Jan 18, 2016 24 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 97 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 255 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 254 km
2017 Irma Category 5 164 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 234 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 108 km
2008 Ike Category 4 63 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 106 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 102 km
2002 Lili Category 1 300 km
1998 Georges Category 2 59 km
1996 Lili Category 2 295 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 283 km
1985 Kate Category 2 172 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 271 km
1980 Allen Category 4 189 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 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
February 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest

Río Cauto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.7").

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