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San José de las Lajas, Cuba

Full City Profile

54,847 Population 6,847/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
San José de las Lajas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density6,847/sq mi
Coordinates22.9612°N, 82.1515°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 29, 2021.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 148 km
Jun 29, 2021 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba M4.7 85 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 142 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 75 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 130 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 149 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 112 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 63 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 282 km
2022 Ian Category 4 132 km
2021 Ida Category 1 124 km
2017 Irma Category 4 120 km
2010 Paula Category 1 289 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 114 km
2008 Ike Category 1 67 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 7 km
2005 Rita Category 4 116 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 208 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 240 km
2004 Charley Category 3 46 km
2002 Lili Category 2 186 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 214 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 137 km
1999 Irene Category 1 93 km
1998 Georges Category 2 136 km
1996 Lili Category 2 75 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 5.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Driest

San José de las Lajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.2").

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