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. 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) |
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").