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Weather & Climate in Holguín, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Holguín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 60.4 sq mi (156.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8872°N, 76.2631°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 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 | 120 km | 11 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 150 km | 32 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 126 km | 27 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 37 km S of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 41 km S of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 55 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 5 | 167 mph | 48 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 127 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 158 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 282 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 59 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 115 mph | 286 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 34 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 170 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 177 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 29 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 275 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 127 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 252 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 | - | - | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in |
Holguín has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.0").