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Weather & Climate in Manta, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,299 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,299 ft (1,920 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0086°N, 73.5412°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 69 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 79 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 77 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 65 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 66 km | 142 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 113 km | 437 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 139 km | 56 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 51 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 194 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in |
Manta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 57°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (1.6").