Sign In Register

Manzanillo, Cuba

Full City Profile

128,188 Population 12,922/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Manzanillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²)
Population Density12,922/sq mi
Coordinates20.3417°N, 77.1213°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.52"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 113 km
Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 77 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 115 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 133 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 122 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 127 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 138 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 84 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 127 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 123 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 80 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 114 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 119 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 130 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 99 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 120 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 132 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 121 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 147 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 103 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 290 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 274 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 287 km
2017 Irma Category 5 192 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 265 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 120 km
2008 Ike Category 4 84 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 96 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 277 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 70 km
2002 Lili Category 1 272 km
1998 Georges Category 1 91 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 254 km
1985 Kate Category 2 198 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 255 km
1980 Allen Category 4 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1775 SANTIAGO DE CUBA Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest

Manzanillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (0.7").

View full weather details →