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Weather & Climate in Media Luna, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Media Luna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 188.3 sq mi (487.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1430°N, 77.4353°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 25, 1992 | 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M6.8 | 75 km | 23 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M6.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.1 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 96 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 95 km | 27 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Cuba region | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.6 | 82 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 5 | 190 mph | 119 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 276 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 219 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 150 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 85 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 112 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 238 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 296 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 32 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 283 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 129 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 228 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 218 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 120 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Media Luna has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.0").