Weather Reports: Essential Tool for Public Safety amid Global Warming Challenges in Havana

Weather information is increasingly relevant to society. (Infobae/Jovani Pérez)

Beyond checking the weather forecast to know what to wear or whether to bring an umbrella, the weather report has become a fundamental tool for various sectors such as transport (by air, sea, and land), agriculture, tourism, disaster prevention, public health, and even military operations.

However, predicting the weather conditions can be complex, and there is another factor to consider: global warming, which has made it even more urgent to stay informed in order to act and adopt public policies that reduce disaster risks such as alerts on floods, droughts, cold waves, poor landings, and other related phenomena.

In this context, here is the weather report for the coming hours in Havana:

Regardless of whether the day will be spent walking or simply going to the office to work, knowing the weather expected in the following hours can help avoid getting wet in the rain or unnecessarily carrying an umbrella and coat.

For this Tuesday, it is estimated that in Havana there will be a 40% chance of rain, with a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25°. Cloud cover will be at 28%, and there will be a 4% chance of rain at night.

The weather forecast in Havana (Illustrative image Infobae)

Havana, the main tourist hub and capital of Cuba, is characterized by having a tropical savanna climate due to the island’s location within the so-called “trade winds belt” and the warmth of the ocean currents.

In the Cuban capital, winter is not so extreme, as evidenced by the lowest recorded temperature in history of 3.2 degrees on January 30, 2022; while the highest temperature in the city was 38.2 degrees in September 2015.

As for rainfall, these are more frequent between the months of September and October, when tropical storms and hurricanes often hit the island; while in March and May, there is very little chance of precipitation.

The record for the lowest temperature recorded in the Cuban capital had been until this year 4 degrees Celsius, which occurred in January 2010 at the José Martí International Airport; however, on January 30, 2022, it dropped to 3.2 degrees.

In contrast, the highest recorded temperature in the city is 38.2 degrees, reached since September 2015 and has not been surpassed to date.

The warmth of the ocean currents makes Havana a place with a unique climate. (EFE)

Cuba, officially called the Republic of Cuba, is an island nation located in the Antilles of the Caribbean Sea; it consists of 15 provinces plus Havana as the capital and most populous city.

The climate of Cuba is tropical and is generally divided into two seasons: the dry season, which lasts from November to April, when minimum temperatures range between 18 and 21 degrees, while maximums reach 27 degrees.

On the other hand, the hottest and rainiest season occurs from May to October, when maximum temperatures range from 20 to 31 degrees; additionally, between September and November, the presence of cyclones and hurricanes is common.

The Cuban archipelago is also characterized by having relatively high humidity, with averages close to 90%, which causes a strong feeling of mugginess for much of the year.

The record maximum temperature in the country belongs to the town of Veguitas, in Granma, when on April 11, 2020, the thermometer marked 39.3 degrees; in contrast, the record minimum belongs to Baiona, when on February 8, 1996, it historically dropped to 0.6 degrees.