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Weather & Climate in La Palma, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Palma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7500°N, 83.5542°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 29, 2021 | 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 5 | 161 mph | 255 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 53 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 138 mph | 17 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 18 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 2 | 104 mph | 169 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 253 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 98 mph | 144 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 2 | 98 mph | 285 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 8 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 17 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 5 | 167 mph | 163 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 115 mph | 189 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 159 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 130 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 204 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 98 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 101 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 86 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
La Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (1.9").