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Weather & Climate in Manicaragua, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manicaragua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 380.6 sq mi (985.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.1502°N, 79.9787°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 9, 2014 | 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2014 | 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.3 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Aug 16, 2015 | 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.3 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.2 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba | M4.1 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.1 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba | M3.8 | 22 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 211 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 85 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 249 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 144 mph | 233 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 80 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 66 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 2 | 109 mph | 166 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 230 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 2 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 4 | 138 mph | 65 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 113 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 98 mph | 39 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 65 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 86 mph | 148 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 155 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Manicaragua has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.1").