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Weather & Climate in Sagua de Tánamo, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sagua de Tánamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 326.1 sq mi (844.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5827°N, 75.2412°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 20, 2010 | 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.6 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 31 km ENE of Moa, Cuba | M5.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 89 km | 32 km |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.7 | 97 km | 24 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.7 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 41 km S of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 6 km S of Maisí, Cuba | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 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 | 68 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 88 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 141 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 147 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 81 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 266 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 59 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 239 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 58 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 278 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 235 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 86 mph | 21 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 147 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1775 | SANTIAGO DE CUBA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in |
Sagua de Tánamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in February to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (2.3").