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Weather & Climate in Pilón, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pilón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 178.4 sq mi (462.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9055°N, 77.3215°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 25, 1992 | 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M6.8 | 66 km | 23 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M6.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 76 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.1 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 75 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 76 km | 27 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 96 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 138 mph | 256 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 244 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 136 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 113 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 135 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 272 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 29 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 266 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 86 mph | 143 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 203 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 246 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 106 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1775 | SANTIAGO DE CUBA | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Pilón has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (1.1").