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Yara, Cuba

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28,944 Population 93/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Yara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area311.9 sq mi (807.8 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates20.2747°N, 76.9513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 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 M6.8 121 km
Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 60 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 123 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 114 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 142 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 109 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 130 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 147 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 104 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 68 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 108 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 144 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 64 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 120 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 136 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 130 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 100 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 112 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 127 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 84 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 256 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 279 km
2017 Irma Category 5 195 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 256 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 101 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 293 km
2008 Ike Category 4 93 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 115 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 287 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 80 km
2002 Lili Category 1 287 km
1998 Georges Category 1 89 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 251 km
1985 Kate Category 2 204 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 274 km
1980 Allen Category 4 162 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 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in

Yara has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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