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Weather & Climate in Gibara, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gibara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 328.4 sq mi (850.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.1099°N, 76.1315°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 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 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 24 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.5 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 13 km S of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.4 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 33 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.3 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 34 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 31 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 33 km ESE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.3 | 148 km | 31 km |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 2 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba | M4.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 11 km SSW of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.2 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Mar 20, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Moa, Cuba | M4.2 | 147 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 42 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 153 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 100 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 132 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 254 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 51 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 259 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 187 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 24 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 204 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 37 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 257 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 100 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 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 | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.9 in |
Gibara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (1.3").