Location & Surroundings
Velasco is a settlement in Holguin Province, Cuba, at 48 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jobabo, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Havana is about 660 km to the west. The nearest airport is Frank Pais International Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: Velazco
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
21° 5' 9" N, 76° 20' 56" W
- Elevation DEM: 48 m
- Timezone America/Havana
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,392 p/km²
- Built-up 21.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Peso (CUP)
- Phone Prefix +53
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:19
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 11 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Velasco
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Velasco, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
1.24 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 | 24.2 | 2.6 | 89 | 91 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 67 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 4 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 5.4 | 69 | 70 | 1,014.0 | 0.71 / 0.91 | 33 | 565.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 4.3 | 68 | 85 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 0 | 297.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 3.6 | 79 | 88 | 1,014.9 | 0.51 / 1.24 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 3.3 | 73 | 87 | 1,015.5 | 2.08 / 3.32 | 41 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 6.2 | 73 | 68 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 2.08 | 64 | 582.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 4.4 | 67 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 58 | 288.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 3.3 | 89 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 5.13 / 5.91 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 106 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 4.61 | 11 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 2.2 | 103 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.37 | 35 | 602.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.1 | 78 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 2.90 / 5.27 | 100 | 281.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.8 | 1.9 | 204 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Velasco?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Velasco today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 25m.
What is the local time in Velasco?
Local time is 11:19. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Velasco?
Velasco is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Velasco?
DEM 48 m.
Where is Velasco located?
It is at 21.08575, -76.34885 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Velasco in?
It is in Cuba.