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Weather & Climate in Nuevitas, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevitas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,566/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5459°N, 77.2650°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 5, 2023 | 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 33 km NNE of Jesús Menéndez, Cuba | M4.0 | 100 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 168 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 206 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 62 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 127 mph | 199 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 177 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 52 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 106 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 182 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 92 mph | 293 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 92 mph | 28 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 184 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 71 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in |
Nuevitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (1.2").