In an unprecedented meteorological event, Cuba recorded its first-ever freezing temperature of 0°C on Tuesday morning, according to the Cuban Institute of Meteorology. The milestone was measured at 7:00 a.m. local time at a weather station in Matanzas province, shattering the nation's previous low of 0.6°C set in February 1996.
A Tropical Nation's Climate Anomaly
The subzero reading marks a dramatic departure from Cuba's typical tropical climate, where temperatures rarely dip below 10°C even during winter months. Meteorologists are analyzing whether this event signals shifting weather patterns in the Caribbean region. While brief cold snaps have occurred historically, scientists emphasize that reaching the freezing point represents a new threshold in Cuba's climate records.
Agricultural authorities have initiated protective measures for temperature-sensitive crops, though no major disruptions to food supplies have been reported. The event has sparked discussions among climate researchers about potential connections to broader global weather phenomena.
