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Weather & Climate in Moa, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,624/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6578°N, 74.9508°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.6 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 107 km | 32 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.9 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1990 | 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.7 | 125 km | 23 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.7 | 113 km | 24 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 41 km S of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 6 km S of Maisí, Cuba | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 57 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2011 | 41 km SW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.5 | 105 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 92 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 69 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 122 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 130 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 53 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 252 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 82 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 217 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 56 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 261 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 18 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 139 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1775 | SANTIAGO DE CUBA | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in |
Moa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (3.1").