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Weather & Climate in Buey Arriba, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buey Arriba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 278.1 sq mi (720.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1718°N, 76.7566°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 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 | 132 km | 23 km |
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 39 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 49 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 44 km | 27 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 77 km | 17 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 142 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 61 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 204 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 243 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 79 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 107 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 138 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 93 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 94 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 247 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 215 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 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 | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in |
Buey Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (1.0").