Baraguá weather in May
In May, Baraguá sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 108 mm of rain across 14.7 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Baraguá's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Baraguá's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- 14.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 5:40 AM – 6:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.3 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Baraguá is municipality and town in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba.
- Density
- 21/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical May day in Baraguá reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 |
| 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 23 |
| 6 | 32 | 23 |
| 7 | 32 | 23 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 32 | 23 |
| 10 | 32 | 23 |
| 11 | 32 | 23 |
| 12 | 32 | 23 |
| 13 | 32 | 23 |
| 14 | 32 | 23 |
| 15 | 32 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 23 |
| 17 | 32 | 23 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 |
| 20 | 32 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 | 23 |
| 22 | 32 | 23 |
| 23 | 32 | 23 |
| 24 | 32 | 23 |
| 25 | 32 | 23 |
| 26 | 32 | 24 |
| 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 28 | 32 | 24 |
| 29 | 32 | 24 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How May really feels in Baraguá
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Baraguá weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 19° | 15 | 2.4 | 10.8 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 29° / 20° | 17 | 2.1 | 11.3 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 30° / 20° | 17 | 3.5 | 11.8 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 31° / 22° | 34 | 6.1 | 12.5 | 5.0 |
| May | 32° / 23° | 108 | 14.7 | 13 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 32° / 24° | 106 | 17.1 | 13.3 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 33° / 25° | 74 | 14.5 | 13.2 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 33° / 25° | 97 | 16.5 | 12.7 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 32° / 24° | 122 | 20.2 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 93 | 17 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 32 | 6.9 | 11 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 15 | 3.2 | 10.7 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 73 | 27 |
| 8 | 72 | 28 |
| 9 | 70 | 30 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 65 | 35 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 51 | 49 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 38 | 62 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Baraguá gets around 108 mm of rain over 14.7 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 47% and peaks near 63% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 32 |
| 4 | 32 |
| 5 | 32 |
| 6 | 33 |
| 7 | 33 |
| 8 | 34 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 37 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 40 |
| 14 | 42 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 16 | 47 |
| 17 | 49 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 53 |
| 20 | 55 |
| 21 | 57 |
| 22 | 59 |
| 23 | 60 |
| 24 | 61 |
| 25 | 62 |
| 26 | 63 |
| 27 | 63 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 63 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Oppressive (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 66 | 69 | 72 | 74 | 77 | 77 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 85 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 51 | 32 | 0 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 51 | 32 | 0 |
| 3 | 4 | 13 | 51 | 32 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 13 | 52 | 32 | 0 |
| 5 | 3 | 13 | 52 | 32 | 0 |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 52 | 32 | 0 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 51 | 33 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 51 | 34 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 49 | 35 | 0 |
| 10 | 2 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 13 | 47 | 39 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 12 | 45 | 42 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 12 | 43 | 44 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 11 | 41 | 47 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 50 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 54 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 58 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 60 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 64 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 66 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 69 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 72 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 74 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 77 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 77 | 2 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 80 | 2 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 81 | 2 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 82 | 3 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 84 | 3 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 84 | 4 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 85 | 4 |
Wind in May
Winds average 12 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:48 AM to 5:35 AM, and sunset from 6:35 PM to 6:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:48 | 6:35 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:47 | 6:36 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:47 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 5:46 | 6:37 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 5:46 | 6:37 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:45 | 6:37 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:44 | 6:38 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:44 | 6:38 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:39 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:39 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:42 | 6:40 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 5:42 | 6:40 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 5:41 | 6:40 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 5:41 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:41 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:42 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 5:39 | 6:42 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:43 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:43 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:44 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:44 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:44 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:45 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:45 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:37 | 6:46 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:36 | 6:46 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 5:36 | 6:47 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 5:36 | 6:47 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 5:36 | 6:47 |
| 30 | 13.2 | 5:36 | 6:48 |
| 31 | 13.2 | 5:35 | 6:48 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.3 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.88 kWh/m² to a high of 6.65 kWh/m² in July across the year — May's 6.3 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Baraguá
In May, Baraguá sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Baraguá sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Baraguá's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Baraguá?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Baraguá.
What to pack for Baraguá in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Baraguá sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Baraguá in May
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 km away) is warmest in August at about 31°C and coldest in January near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Baraguá in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Baraguá peaks around July 11 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Baraguá in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Baraguá is worst in July — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.9× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Baraguá?
Baraguá sits at 21.7°N, 78.6°W, 9 m above sea level, in Cuba. The nearest listed city is Venezuela, 18 km away.
Topography around Baraguá
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Baraguá.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Baraguá has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 12 m around an average of 7 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 57 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 424 m.
The land around Baraguá is covered by cropland (44%) and grassland (35%) within 3 km, trees (35%) and grassland (32%) within 16 km, and water (31%), grassland (29%) and trees (28%) within 80 km.
Cuba travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / L
- 110 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 39% of US
- price level, 2011
- GDP per capita
- $9,605
- 2020
- Happiness
- 5.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2011
- Homicide rate
- 4.5
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 8.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 515
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Baraguá (21.6822°, -78.6257°, elevation 9 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).