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Weather & Climate in San Germán, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Germán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 326.6 sq mi (846.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6001°N, 76.1336°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.6 | 133 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 116 km | 32 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 101 km | 27 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.7 | 127 km | 23 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Cuba region | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.7 | 126 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 36 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 176 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 156 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 165 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 56 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 298 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 239 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 61 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 185 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 167 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 26 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 156 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 226 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 | - | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in |
San Germán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.9").