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Weather & Climate in Manta, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,963 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,963 ft (3,951 m) |
| Area | 273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.6203°N, 75.2111°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 127 km | 50 km |
| May 6, 2012 | 14 km SE of Humay, Peru | M5.6 | 148 km | 54 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 24 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 108 km | 77 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 11 km N of San Clemente, Peru | M5.4 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 84 km | 116 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 96 km | 81 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 129 km | 72 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 62 km | 101 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 15 km NE of Humay, Peru | M5.2 | 128 km | 11 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 62 km | 90 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 97 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 116 km | 109 km |
| May 17, 2018 | 7 km E of Mala, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 78 km | 87 km |
| Aug 20, 2017 | 19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 80 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 77 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in |
Manta has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 42°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").