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. 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) |
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").