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Weather & Climate in Banes, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9612°N, 75.7220°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 28, 1998 | 31 km ENE of Moa, Cuba | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.6 | 149 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 133 km | 32 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.7 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.7 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 41 km S of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 4 | 121 mph | 11 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 153 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 142 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 110 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 107 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 245 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 7 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 239 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 16 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 3 | 104 mph | 227 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 225 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 86 mph | 34 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 287 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 119 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1775 | SANTIAGO DE CUBA | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in |
Banes has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (1.9").