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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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,374/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").