Location & Surroundings
Melones is a settlement in Holguin Province, Cuba, at 85 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gibara, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Havana is about 695 km to the west. The nearest airport is Frank Pais International Airport, 34 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 57' 42" N, 76° 2' 31" W
- Elevation DEM: 85 m
- Timezone America/Havana
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 131 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (CUP)
- Phone Prefix +53
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:08
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Melones
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melones, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 24.5 | 1.7 | 91 | 89 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 2.3 | 86 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 550.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 2.6 | 77 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.88 / 1.16 | 99 | 212.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 0.8 | 119 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 0.2 | 153 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 0.9 | 59 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 466.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 301 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 15.71 / 15.82 | 100 | 115.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 173 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 0.7 | 155 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 0.7 | 101 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 1.04 / 1.08 | 98 | 270.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.1 | 118 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 99 | 83.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 207 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 0.7 | 198 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melones?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 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 Melones today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Melones?
Local time is 18:08. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Melones?
Melones is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Melones?
DEM 85 m.
Where is Melones located?
It is at 20.96176, -76.04208 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melones in?
It is in Cuba.