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Weather & Climate in Calixto, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calixto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9204°N, 76.8714°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 127 km | 27 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 24 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.5 | 150 km | 15 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 13 km S of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.4 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 60 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 58 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 34 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 45 km SSW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.2 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba | M4.2 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2014 | Cuba region | M4.1 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 33 km NNE of Jesús Menéndez, Cuba | M4.0 | 80 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 2009 | 28 km SW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M3.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 53 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M3.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 23 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M3.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 111 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 260 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 123 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 208 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 122 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 31 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 108 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 137 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 92 mph | 30 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 131 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 225 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 | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in |
Calixto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (1.1").