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Weather & Climate in Yara, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 311.9 sq mi (807.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2747°N, 76.9513°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 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 | 121 km | 23 km |
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.1 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 68 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 64 km | 27 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 112 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 84 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 84 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 256 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 195 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 256 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 101 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 93 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 115 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 80 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 89 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 251 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 204 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 162 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 | - | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Yara has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.7").