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Weather & Climate in Puerto Esperanza, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7704°N, 83.7314°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 117 km NW of Mantua, Cuba | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
31 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 | 241 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 66 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | 92 mph | 125 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 138 mph | 23 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 30 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 2 | 104 mph | 151 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 269 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 2 | 104 mph | 267 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 25 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 20 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 5 | 167 mph | 161 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 144 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 115 mph | 183 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 115 mph | 137 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 192 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 116 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Puerto Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (2.1").