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Weather & Climate in Baracoa, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baracoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3471°N, 74.4962°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 20, 2010 | 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.6 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 31 km ENE of Moa, Cuba | M5.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 114 km | 32 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1990 | 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.7 | 128 km | 23 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.7 | 115 km | 24 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 6 km S of Maisí, Cuba | M4.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 57 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2011 | 41 km SW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.5 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 45 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.4 | 126 km | 27 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 40 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 149 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 11 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 118 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 152 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 21 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 284 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 140 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 213 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 89 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 84 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 220 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 266 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 28 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 154 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 13.0 in |
Baracoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in February to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (5.3").