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Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Full City Profile

555,865 Population 11,725/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Santiago de Cuba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area47.4 sq mi (122.8 km²)
Population Density11,725/sq mi
Coordinates20.0229°N, 75.8217°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.23"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 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 83 km
Mar 20, 2010 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.6 64 km
Dec 28, 1998 31 km ENE of Moa, Cuba M5.6 146 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 38 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 28 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 44 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 49 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 56 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 34 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 36 km
Jan 5, 1999 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.9 140 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 89 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 37 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 115 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 86 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 98 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 95 km
Jul 5, 2010 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.7 58 km
Apr 25, 2017 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.7 56 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 53 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 1 139 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 226 km
2017 Irma Category 5 213 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 159 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 19 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 175 km
2008 Ike Category 4 120 km
2008 Paloma Category 3 233 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 149 km
1998 Georges Category 1 87 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 262 km
1985 Kate Category 2 221 km
1980 Allen Category 5 186 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 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
October 78°F (25°C) 7.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest

Santiago de Cuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (1.3").

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