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Weather & Climate in Matanzas, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0439°N, 81.5828°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba | M4.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2014 | 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.3 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Aug 16, 2015 | 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.3 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.2 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba | M4.1 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.1 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 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 | 121 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 138 mph | 183 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 165 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 71 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 165 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 1 | 86 mph | 96 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 38 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 267 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 127 mph | 95 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 109 mph | 228 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 104 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 231 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 2 | 104 mph | 261 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 4 | 138 mph | 108 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 105 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 100 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 98 mph | 72 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 287 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 37 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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").