Location & Surroundings
Descanso is a locality in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba, at 221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palma Soriano, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Havana is about 720 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Antonio Maceo International Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: Descanso del Muerto
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 17' 0" N, 76° 6' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 221 m
- Timezone America/Havana
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (CUP)
- Phone Prefix +53
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:08
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 26 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Descanso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Descanso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.0 | 0.3 | 94 | 92 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 2.6 | 38 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 79 | 574.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.6 | 7 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 3.01 / 3.59 | 2 | 238.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 143 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.8 | 150 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 1.4 | 160 | 55 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 603.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 205 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 100 | 260.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 142 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 0.4 | 205 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.3 | 177 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 4.15 / 4.15 | 100 | 293.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 2.1 | 296 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 1.52 / 5.67 | 100 | 16.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 160 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.1 | 0.8 | 1 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.25 / 0.83 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Descanso?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Descanso today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 25m.
What is the local time in Descanso?
Local time is 14:08. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Descanso?
Descanso is a locality.
What is the elevation of Descanso?
DEM 221 m.
Where is Descanso located?
It is at 20.28333, -76.10000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Descanso in?
It is in Cuba.