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Weather & Climate in Pinar del Río, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pinar del Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.4165°N, 83.6966°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 29, 2021 | 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 5 | 161 mph | 272 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 92 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 3 | 127 mph | 13 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 29 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 2 | 104 mph | 146 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 284 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 98 mph | 124 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 37 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 52 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 5 | 167 mph | 201 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 172 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 115 mph | 223 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 115 mph | 164 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 171 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 117 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 62 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Pinar del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (1.7").