On Sunday, Cuba experienced an unusually cold morning with temperatures dropping below 50°F in numerous parts of the country. According to official reports, the lowest temperature was recorded at the Indio Hatuey weather station in Matanzas, where the thermometer hit 43.9°F, marking the coldest point of the day, as reported by the state-run Radio Progreso on their Facebook page.
Other regions also faced notable temperature drops, reflecting the impact of a cold front affecting much of the western and central parts of the island. In Jovellanos, Matanzas, the temperature fell to 48.7°F, followed by Güines in Mayabeque at 49.3°F. Meanwhile, Santo Domingo in Villa Clara and Jagüey Grande in Matanzas recorded 50°F. Aguada de Pasajeros in Cienfuegos reached 52.3°F, and Bainoa in Mayabeque registered 52.5°F. The city of Cienfuegos saw temperatures of 55°F, while Playa Girón in Matanzas, El Yabú in Villa Clara, and Venezuela in Ciego de Ávila each recorded 55.9°F.
In Pinar del Río, both Isabel Rubio and San Juan y Martínez reported temperatures of 56.5°F, similar to Topes de Collantes in Sancti Spíritus. La Gran Piedra in Santiago de Cuba experienced 56.7°F, and Sagua La Grande in Villa Clara recorded 56.8°F. Other locations with chilly temperatures included Júcaro in Ciego de Ávila, La Piedra in Manicaragua, Villa Clara, and Santa Lucía in Pinar del Río, all ranging between 57.2°F and 58.5°F. Palenque de Yateras in Guantánamo registered 59°F.
Prior warnings had indicated that the weekend would see a temperature drop due to the arrival of a cold front since last Friday, primarily affecting the island's western region. Raydel Ruisanchez, a meteorologist from Cuban Television, shared on Facebook that the weather system would bring a significant change in conditions. Although the frontal band is expected to dissipate quickly, the accompanying air mass would start impacting the island, leading to a marked decrease in temperatures, especially during the early morning hours over the weekend.
Understanding Cuba's Cold Front Impact
What caused the recent temperature drop in Cuba?
The recent cold temperatures in Cuba were caused by a cold front that moved into the region, significantly affecting the western and central parts of the island.
Where was the lowest temperature recorded in Cuba?
The lowest temperature was recorded at the Indio Hatuey weather station in Matanzas, where it dropped to 43.9°F.
How did the cold front affect the weather conditions?
The cold front brought a significant change in weather conditions, leading to a marked decrease in temperatures, especially during the morning hours.