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Weather & Climate in Río Cauto, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Cauto 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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 604.6 sq mi (1,565.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5597°N, 76.9167°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 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 | 145 km | 23 km |
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 90 km | 27 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Cuba region | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 37 km S of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 24 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.5 | 124 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 5 | 184 mph | 97 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 164 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 234 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 108 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 63 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 106 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 102 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 92 mph | 59 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 283 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 172 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 189 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 | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Río Cauto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.7").