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Weather & Climate in Maisí, Cuba

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Maisí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area202.1 sq mi (523.3 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates20.2467°N, 74.1518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Dec 28, 1998 31 km ENE of Moa, Cuba M5.6 80 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2010 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.6 139 km 15 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 150 km 59 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 50 km 10 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 141 km 32 km
Sep 30, 2016 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.0 47 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 138 km 10 km
Jan 5, 1999 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.9 90 km 10 km
Apr 29, 1990 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti M4.7 56 km 10 km
Jan 5, 1999 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.7 92 km 10 km
Jul 5, 2010 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.7 140 km 24 km
Apr 29, 2020 6 km S of Maisí, Cuba M4.6 6 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1998 50 km SSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M4.6 131 km 33 km
May 1, 2008 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti M4.6 143 km 23 km
May 31, 2011 41 km SW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.5 143 km 29 km
Mar 20, 2010 40 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.4 135 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2005 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba M4.4 142 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2001 45 km S of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.4 131 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2017 63 km SW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M4.4 118 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

16 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 186 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 86 mph 23 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 86 mph 107 km
2017 Irma Category 5 161 mph 153 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 150 mph 23 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 138 mph 295 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 115 mph 177 km
2011 Irene Category 3 121 mph 199 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 86 mph 63 km
2008 Ike Category 4 132 mph 85 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 81 mph 278 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 86 mph 198 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 115 mph 278 km
1998 Georges Category 1 75 mph 40 km
1985 Kate Category 2 109 mph 162 km
1980 Allen Category 5 161 mph 248 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 - - 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in

Maisí has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in February to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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