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Weather & Climate in Manzanillo, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,922/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3417°N, 77.1213°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 25, 1992 | 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M6.8 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Jan 17, 2017 | 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M5.8 | 77 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1990 | Cuba region | M5.4 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.1 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.9 | 84 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M4.8 | 80 km | 27 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 1992 | 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | M4.7 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Cuba region | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.6 | 121 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 5 | 184 mph | 103 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 192 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 265 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 120 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 84 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 96 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 277 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 70 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 92 mph | 91 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 254 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 198 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 157 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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.
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").