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Weather & Climate in San José de las Lajas, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de las Lajas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.9612°N, 82.1515°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 9, 2014 | 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2014 | 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.3 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.2 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba | M4.1 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 63 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 138 mph | 132 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 124 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 120 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | — | 289 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 114 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 1 | 81 mph | 67 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 7 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 4 | 127 mph | 116 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 208 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 240 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 46 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 186 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 2 | 104 mph | 214 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 4 | 138 mph | 137 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 93 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 136 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 98 mph | 75 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 139 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
San José de las Lajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.2").