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Weather & Climate in Cárdenas, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,886/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0366°N, 81.2060°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 9, 2014 | 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba | M4.4 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2014 | 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.3 | 33 km | 14 km |
| Aug 16, 2015 | 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.3 | 62 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.2 | 52 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba | M4.1 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.1 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 158 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 138 mph | 220 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 51 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 197 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 1 | 86 mph | 111 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 55 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 291 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 127 mph | 87 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 109 mph | 243 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 143 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 249 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 2 | 104 mph | 283 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 4 | 138 mph | 88 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 132 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 75 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 98 mph | 77 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 285 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 187 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 19 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (1.3").