Weather & Climate in Las Tunas, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Tunas 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9614°N, 76.9519°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 134 km | 27 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 60 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 45 km SSW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.2 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba | M4.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2014 | Cuba region | M4.1 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 33 km NNE of Jesús Menéndez, Cuba | M4.0 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 2009 | 28 km SW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M3.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 23 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M3.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1998 | 37 km SSE of Guisa, Cuba | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1992 | 35 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba | M3.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 23 km SE of Guisa, Cuba | M3.3 | 113 km | 33 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 4 | 121 mph | 120 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 121 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 212 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 130 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 22 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 100 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 136 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 92 mph | 37 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 250 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 128 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Las Tunas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.8").