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Matanzas, Cuba

Full City Profile

146,733 Population 3,673/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Matanzas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density3,673/sq mi
Coordinates23.0439°N, 81.5828°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 29, 2021.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 89 km
Jun 29, 2021 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba M4.7 144 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 83 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 18 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 71 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 99 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 90 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 94 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 93 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 121 km
2022 Ian Category 4 183 km
2021 Ida Category 1 165 km
2017 Irma Category 4 71 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 165 km
2008 Ike Category 1 96 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 38 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 267 km
2005 Rita Category 3 95 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 228 km
2004 Charley Category 3 104 km
2002 Lili Category 2 231 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 261 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 108 km
1999 Irene Category 1 105 km
1998 Georges Category 2 100 km
1996 Lili Category 2 72 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 287 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 168 km
1985 Kate Category 2 37 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in

Matanzas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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