Holguín weather in November
In November, Holguín sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 72 mm of rain across 14.3 wet days and about 11 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of November to 10 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Holguín's 6th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Holguín's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- 14.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 hours
- 6:21 AM – 5:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical November day in Holguín reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 2°C cooler than October and about 1°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 23 |
| 4 | 29 | 23 |
| 5 | 29 | 23 |
| 6 | 29 | 23 |
| 7 | 29 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
| 11 | 28 | 23 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 28 | 23 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 28 | 23 |
| 16 | 28 | 23 |
| 17 | 28 | 23 |
| 18 | 28 | 23 |
| 19 | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 21 | 28 | 23 |
| 22 | 28 | 23 |
| 23 | 28 | 23 |
| 24 | 28 | 23 |
| 25 | 28 | 22 |
| 26 | 28 | 22 |
| 27 | 28 | 22 |
| 28 | 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 28 | 22 |
| 30 | 28 | 22 |
How November really feels in Holguín
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 2 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Holguín weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 21° | 29 | 7.6 | 10.9 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 28° / 21° | 24 | 5.5 | 11.3 | 7.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 21° | 38 | 8 | 11.9 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 29° / 22° | 59 | 10.4 | 12.5 | 5.6 |
| May | 30° / 23° | 137 | 17.4 | 13 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 31° / 25° | 113 | 16.6 | 13.2 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 32° / 25° | 62 | 14.6 | 13.1 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 32° / 25° | 86 | 16 | 12.7 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 31° / 25° | 139 | 20.5 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 30° / 24° | 130 | 20.2 | 11.5 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 23° | 72 | 14.3 | 11 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 27° / 22° | 38 | 9 | 10.8 | 6.8 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 27% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%.
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| Clearer (%) | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 71 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 57 | 43 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 58 | 42 |
| 5 | 59 | 41 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 64 | 36 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 64 | 36 |
| 19 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 65 | 35 |
| 24 | 65 | 35 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 66 | 34 |
| 27 | 67 | 33 |
| 28 | 68 | 32 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 71 | 29 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Holguín gets around 72 mm of rain over 14.3 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 48% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 |
| 2 | 51 |
| 3 | 51 |
| 4 | 50 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 6 | 50 |
| 7 | 50 |
| 8 | 50 |
| 9 | 50 |
| 10 | 50 |
| 11 | 50 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 50 |
| 16 | 49 |
| 17 | 49 |
| 18 | 49 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 47 |
| 23 | 46 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 45 |
| 26 | 44 |
| 27 | 43 |
| 28 | 42 |
| 29 | 41 |
| 30 | 40 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 64% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 92% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 |
| Oppressive (%) | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 |
| Miserable (%) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 72 | 11 |
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 73 | 10 |
| 3 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 72 | 9 |
| 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 72 | 9 |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 72 | 8 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 72 | 7 |
| 7 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 73 | 6 |
| 8 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 71 | 6 |
| 9 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 72 | 5 |
| 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 72 | 4 |
| 11 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 71 | 3 |
| 12 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 70 | 3 |
| 13 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 69 | 3 |
| 14 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 69 | 2 |
| 15 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 67 | 2 |
| 16 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 66 | 2 |
| 17 | 1 | 8 | 24 | 65 | 2 |
| 18 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 64 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 63 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 61 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 60 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 58 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 57 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 56 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 55 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 54 | 1 |
| 27 | 2 | 8 | 37 | 52 | 1 |
| 28 | 2 | 8 | 37 | 52 | 1 |
| 29 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 51 | 1 |
| 30 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 51 | 1 |
Wind in November
Winds average 14 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 14 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 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of November to 10 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:12 AM to 6:30 AM, and sunset from 5:25 PM to 5:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 6:12 | 5:25 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:25 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:24 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:24 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:23 |
| 6 | 11.1 | 6:15 | 5:23 |
| 7 | 11.1 | 6:15 | 5:23 |
| 8 | 11.1 | 6:16 | 5:22 |
| 9 | 11.1 | 6:16 | 5:22 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:17 | 5:21 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:18 | 5:21 |
| 12 | 11.0 | 6:18 | 5:21 |
| 13 | 11.0 | 6:19 | 5:21 |
| 14 | 11.0 | 6:19 | 5:20 |
| 15 | 11.0 | 6:20 | 5:20 |
| 16 | 11.0 | 6:21 | 5:20 |
| 17 | 11.0 | 6:21 | 5:20 |
| 18 | 11.0 | 6:22 | 5:20 |
| 19 | 10.9 | 6:23 | 5:19 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 6:23 | 5:19 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 6:24 | 5:19 |
| 22 | 10.9 | 6:24 | 5:19 |
| 23 | 10.9 | 6:25 | 5:19 |
| 24 | 10.9 | 6:26 | 5:19 |
| 25 | 10.9 | 6:26 | 5:19 |
| 26 | 10.9 | 6:27 | 5:19 |
| 27 | 10.9 | 6:28 | 5:19 |
| 28 | 10.8 | 6:28 | 5:19 |
| 29 | 10.8 | 6:29 | 5:19 |
| 30 | 10.8 | 6:30 | 5:19 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.91 kWh/m² to a high of 6.82 kWh/m² in July across the year — November's 4.16 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 28 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 29 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 30 | 4.0 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Holguín
In November, Holguín sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Holguín sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is November a good time to visit Holguín?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Holguín for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Holguín in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Holguín sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Holguín in November
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 30 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 26°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) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Holguín in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Holguín peaks around June 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 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 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Holguín in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Holguín is worst in June — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.5× the cleanest month (December, 7 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) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Holguín?
Holguín sits at 20.9°N, 76.3°W, 146 m above sea level, in Cuba. The nearest listed city is Jobabo, 10 km away.
Topography around Holguín
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Holguín.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Holguín has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 208 m around an average of 151 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 286 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 951 m.
The land around Holguín is covered by artificial surfaces (50%), trees (24%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, trees (44%) and grassland (40%) within 16 km, and grassland (35%), trees (30%) and water (25%) 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 Holguín (20.8872°, -76.2631°, elevation 146 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).