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Santa Clara, Cuba

Full City Profile

250,512 Population 6,472/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Santa Clara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area38.7 sq mi (100.3 km²)
Population Density6,472/sq mi
Coordinates22.4071°N, 79.9658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.58"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 16, 2015.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 116 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 118 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 121 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 116 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 109 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 115 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 110 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 40 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 3 224 km
2021 Ida Category 1 277 km
2017 Irma Category 5 57 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 273 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 254 km
2008 Ike Category 2 107 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 79 km
2005 Rita Category 2 138 km
2004 Charley Category 3 243 km
2002 Lili Category 2 242 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 286 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 41 km
1999 Irene Category 1 276 km
1998 Georges Category 2 86 km
1996 Lili Category 2 11 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 299 km
1985 Kate Category 2 41 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 174 km
1980 Allen Category 5 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Driest

Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (1.3").

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