All Countries
Weather & Climate in Guisa, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 230.1 sq mi (596.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2549°N, 76.5393°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 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 | 45 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.6 | 142 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 128 km | 32 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 56 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 51 km | 27 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.7 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.7 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Cuba region | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 70 km | 17 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 41 km S of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.6 | 100 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 |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 5 | 184 mph | 45 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 194 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 218 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 59 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 253 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 94 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 154 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 112 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 83 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 264 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 202 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 177 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 | - | - | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in |
Guisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (1.1").