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Weather & Climate in Cuba, NY

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

Cuba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 108.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,492 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,492 ft (455 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,439/sq mi
Coordinates42.2183°N, 78.2752°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegany County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 108.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience72.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 83 km 6 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 74 km 0 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 98 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 89 km 6 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 68 km 5 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 148 km 7 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 94 km 6 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 138 km 8 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 134 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 54 km 5 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 138 km 5 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 67 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

133 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 101 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 90 km 29.0 mi 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 44 km 2.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 82 km 13.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 71 km 2.3 mi 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 40 km 11.4 mi 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 96 km 8.4 mi 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 30 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 67 km 3.2 mi 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 45 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 96 km 18.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 75 km 6.1 mi 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 98 km 4.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 61 km 7.6 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 18 km 6.5 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 59 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 68 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 23 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 90 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 88 km 1.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 91 km 19.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WOODRUFF (757 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 WOODRUFF 757 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.3 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

Cuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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