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Weather & Climate in Jesús Menéndez, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jesús Menéndez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 246.3 sq mi (638.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.1614°N, 76.4792°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 13 km S of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.4 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba | M4.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 2 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba | M4.2 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 11 km SSW of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.2 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 33 km NNE of Jesús Menéndez, Cuba | M4.0 | 33 km | 21 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 53 km ENE of Banes, Cuba | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2009 | 28 km SW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M3.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 23 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M3.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1998 | 37 km SSE of Guisa, Cuba | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 23 km SE of Guisa, Cuba | M3.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 76 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 177 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 94 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 159 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 274 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 86 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 115 mph | 283 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 7 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 153 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 183 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 22 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 239 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 106 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 270 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 | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in |
Jesús Menéndez has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.0").