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Weather & Climate in San Cristobal, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Cristobal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7166°N, 83.0565°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 | 13 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 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 | 296 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 37 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | 92 mph | 194 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 138 mph | 55 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 38 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 210 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 98 mph | 193 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 36 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 5 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 95 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 4 | 138 mph | 158 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 209 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 191 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 244 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 47 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 115 mph | 134 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 119 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 4 | 138 mph | 181 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 149 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
San Cristobal has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (2.6").