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Weather & Climate in El Caney, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Caney has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 869.8 sq mi (2,252.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3000°N, 78.4833°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 3 | 121 mph | 278 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 2 | 92 mph | 264 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 124 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 291 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 22 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 82 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 3 | 98 mph | 281 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 95 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 4 | 132 mph | 236 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 83 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 168 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 89 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 86 mph | 115 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 189 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
El Caney has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.6").