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Weather & Climate in Chambas, Cuba

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chambas 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 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area296.9 sq mi (769.0 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates22.1953°N, 78.9123°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 131 km 10 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
2020 Isaias Category 1 86 mph 275 km
2017 Irma Category 5 167 mph 36 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 138 mph 288 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 144 mph 187 km
2008 Ike Category 3 115 mph 112 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 150 mph 145 km
2005 Rita Category 2 98 mph 171 km
2002 Lili Category 1 81 mph 283 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 138 mph 129 km
1998 Georges Category 2 104 mph 44 km
1996 Lili Category 2 104 mph 59 km
1985 Kate Category 2 109 mph 46 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 86 mph 156 km
1980 Allen Category 4 144 mph 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in

Chambas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (1.0").

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