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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz del Sur, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz del Sur 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 433.2 sq mi (1,122.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7163°N, 77.9982°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 123 km | 23 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.1 | 137 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.6 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Nov 9, 2017 | 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2000 | 49 km WSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 57 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 51 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.3 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | 55 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 82 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2015 | 108 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 201 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 175 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 219 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 47 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 2 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 62 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 98 mph | 105 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 285 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 159 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Santa Cruz del Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (0.7").