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Weather & Climate in Jiguaní, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiguaní has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 334.9 sq mi (867.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3679°N, 76.4274°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 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 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.6 | 138 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 123 km | 32 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 71 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 65 km | 27 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.7 | 128 km | 23 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Cuba region | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.7 | 132 km | 24 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 78 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 | 202 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 237 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 182 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 203 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 54 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 82 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 161 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 129 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 66 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 279 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 187 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 192 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 | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in |
Jiguaní has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.8").