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Presidio Modelo

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Location & Surroundings

Presidio Modelo is a museum in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nueva Gerona, 4 km to the west. The national capital Havana is about 145 km to the north. The nearest airport is Aeropuerto Rafael Perez, 5 km away.

Overview

Presidio Modelo is former prison on Isle of Pines (Isla de la Juventud), Cuba — ES Antigua carcel en Isla de Pinos, Cuba.

It is located in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba.

Also known as: RU Пресидио-Модело

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Basic Data

  • Country Cuba
  • Located in Isla de la Juventud
  • Type prison (PRN)
  • a facility for confining prisoners

Geography

  • Coordinates
    21° 52' 39" N, 82° 46' 0" W
  • Elevation DEM: 8 m
  • Timezone America/Havana
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 669 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.4%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Peso (CUP)
  • Phone Prefix +53

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Weather in Presidio Modelo

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Presidio Modelo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.

Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 31.6 3.2 101 58 1,012.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 28.8 3.9 238 69 1,012.1 3.54 / 3.54 98 268.6 n/a
12h 27.2 1.0 241 74 1,012.5 1.47 / 5.02 95 0.0 n/a
18h 27.4 1.6 172 73 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.12 93 1.5 n/a
Tomorrow 32.1 2.9 207 52 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.03 23 567.1 n/a
30h 28.9 3.8 240 65 1,011.4 1.20 / 1.23 5 407.0 n/a
36h 27.2 2.0 186 73 1,011.6 3.34 / 4.57 5 0.0 n/a
42h 27.5 1.4 177 70 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.15 0 3.8 n/a
Monday 31.1 4.0 127 56 1,012.0 0.34 / 0.48 46 610.5 n/a
54h 29.3 3.1 143 65 1,011.2 0.60 / 1.08 28 325.3 n/a
60h 27.7 3.0 130 72 1,012.1 0.96 / 2.04 100 0.0 n/a
66h 28.0 2.5 136 71 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.10 100 2.7 n/a
Tuesday 30.5 5.5 135 62 1,012.7 0.41 / 0.51 100 570.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Presidio Modelo?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 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 Presidio Modelo today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 19:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Presidio Modelo?
Local time is 21:12. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Presidio Modelo?
Presidio Modelo is a prison.
What is the elevation of Presidio Modelo?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Presidio Modelo located?
It is at 21.87746, -82.76653 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Presidio Modelo in?
It is in Cuba.

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Last updated 2022-04-17
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