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Weather & Climate in Minas de Matahambre, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Minas de Matahambre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 92.1 sq mi (238.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.5869°N, 83.9455°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 29, 2021 | 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 117 km NW of Mantua, Cuba | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
31 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 | 241 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 95 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 108 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 138 mph | 36 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 46 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 2 | 104 mph | 126 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 298 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 98 mph | 100 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 2 | 104 mph | 243 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 47 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 50 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 5 | 167 mph | 180 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 141 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 202 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 115 mph | 166 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 162 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 139 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Minas de Matahambre has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (2.1").