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Weather & Climate in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago de Cuba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 47.4 sq mi (122.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0229°N, 75.8217°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 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 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.6 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 31 km ENE of Moa, Cuba | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 38 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.1 | 49 km | 32 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 89 km | 17 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 86 km | 27 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Cuba region | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba | M4.7 | 58 km | 24 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.7 | 56 km | 23 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 53 km | 17 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 | 190 mph | 36 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 139 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 226 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 213 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 159 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 19 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 120 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 3 | 104 mph | 233 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 149 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 262 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 221 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 186 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 | — | — | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Santiago de Cuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (1.3").