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Weather & Climate in Niquero, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Niquero 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 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 248.1 sq mi (642.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0470°N, 77.5809°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jan 28, 2020 | 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M7.7 | 141 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M6.8 | 57 km | 23 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M6.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.1 | 81 km | 9 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 106 km | 17 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 64 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Cuba region | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.6 | 64 km | 0 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2000 | 49 km WSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.5 | 50 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 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 | 125 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 261 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 232 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 165 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 85 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 119 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 219 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 284 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 17 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 266 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 217 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 217 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 228 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 104 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF SE COAST OF CUBA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Niquero has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (1.0").