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Weather & Climate in Playa Baracoa, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Playa Baracoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 70.1 sq mi (181.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0460°N, 82.5672°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 29, 2021 | 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba | M4.1 | 149 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 41 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 138 mph | 90 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 97 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 148 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 90 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 92 mph | 60 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 40 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 4 | 138 mph | 113 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 187 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 205 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 6 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 174 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 2 | 104 mph | 196 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 4 | 138 mph | 171 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 92 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 160 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 98 mph | 101 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in |
Playa Baracoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (1.9").