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Weather & Climate in La Máquina, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Máquina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 202.7 sq mi (525.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1920°N, 74.2272°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 20, 2010 | 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.6 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 31 km ENE of Moa, Cuba | M5.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 132 km | 32 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.7 | 130 km | 24 km |
| Apr 29, 1990 | 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.7 | 144 km | 23 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti | M4.6 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 6 km S of Maisí, Cuba | M4.6 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 50 km SSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2011 | 41 km SW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.5 | 134 km | 29 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 45 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.4 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 40 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 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 3 | 121 mph | 182 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 22 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 117 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 161 mph | 160 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 13 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 172 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 209 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 60 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 93 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 277 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 268 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 75 mph | 30 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 168 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in |
La Máquina has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (3.1").