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San Germán, Cuba

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43,892 Population 134/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Germán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area326.6 sq mi (846.0 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates20.6001°N, 76.1336°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 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 96 km
Mar 20, 2010 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.6 133 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 96 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 100 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 98 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 116 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 123 km
Jan 5, 1999 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.9 143 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 107 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 88 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 89 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 101 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 109 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 122 km
Apr 25, 2017 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.7 127 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 142 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 101 km
Jan 5, 1999 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.7 141 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 100 km
Jul 5, 2010 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.7 126 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 36 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 176 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 198 km
2017 Irma Category 5 156 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 165 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 56 km
2011 Irene Category 3 298 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 239 km
2008 Ike Category 4 61 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 185 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 167 km
1998 Georges Category 1 26 km
1985 Kate Category 2 156 km
1980 Allen Category 4 226 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 - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 80°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in

San Germán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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