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Weather & Climate in Bartolomé Masó, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bartolomé Masó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 278.1 sq mi (720.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1664°N, 76.9429°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 25, 1992 | 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M6.8 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 50 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.1 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 54 km | 27 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 93 km | 17 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 5 | 190 mph | 77 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 299 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 207 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 261 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 99 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 286 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 122 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 105 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 75 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 240 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 216 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 154 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 | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Bartolomé Masó has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (1.1").