Manicaragua weather in October
In October, Manicaragua sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 125 mm of rain across 19.6 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Manicaragua's 9th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Manicaragua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 125 mm
- 19.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:21 AM – 5:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.42 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical October day in Manicaragua reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C cooler than September and about 2°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 21 |
| 21 | 29 | 21 |
| 22 | 28 | 21 |
| 23 | 28 | 21 |
| 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 25 | 28 | 21 |
| 26 | 28 | 21 |
| 27 | 28 | 21 |
| 28 | 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 28 | 21 |
| 30 | 28 | 21 |
| 31 | 28 | 21 |
How October really feels in Manicaragua
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 13 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Manicaragua weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 7th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 17° | 28 | 4.9 | 10.8 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 27° / 17° | 27 | 4.1 | 11.2 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 28° / 18° | 27 | 5.2 | 11.8 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 30° / 19° | 51 | 8.5 | 12.5 | 5.5 |
| May | 30° / 21° | 161 | 18 | 13 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 187 | 22.6 | 13.3 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 31° / 23° | 131 | 21.1 | 13.2 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 31° / 23° | 146 | 22.9 | 12.8 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 183 | 24.4 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 29° / 22° | 125 | 19.6 | 11.5 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 20° | 45 | 9.9 | 10.9 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 26° / 18° | 24 | 5.4 | 10.7 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 64 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 64 |
| 2 | 38 | 62 |
| 3 | 38 | 62 |
| 4 | 38 | 62 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 43 | 57 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 44 | 56 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 52 | 48 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 54 | 46 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Manicaragua gets around 125 mm of rain over 19.6 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 64% and peaks near 78% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 |
| 2 | 77 |
| 3 | 77 |
| 4 | 76 |
| 5 | 76 |
| 6 | 75 |
| 7 | 74 |
| 8 | 74 |
| 9 | 73 |
| 10 | 73 |
| 11 | 72 |
| 12 | 71 |
| 13 | 70 |
| 14 | 69 |
| 15 | 68 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 66 |
| 18 | 64 |
| 19 | 63 |
| 20 | 61 |
| 21 | 59 |
| 22 | 57 |
| 23 | 54 |
| 24 | 52 |
| 25 | 51 |
| 26 | 49 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 43 |
| 31 | 42 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 77% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Oppressive (%) | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 93 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 93 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 92 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 91 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 90 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 90 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 88 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 86 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 85 |
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 83 |
| 15 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 82 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 80 |
| 17 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 78 |
| 18 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 76 |
| 19 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 74 |
| 20 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 72 |
| 21 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 69 |
| 22 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 68 |
| 23 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 65 |
| 24 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 63 |
| 25 | 2 | 9 | 28 | 61 |
| 26 | 2 | 9 | 29 | 60 |
| 27 | 2 | 10 | 30 | 58 |
| 28 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 56 |
| 29 | 3 | 11 | 31 | 55 |
| 30 | 3 | 11 | 32 | 54 |
| 31 | 4 | 11 | 32 | 53 |
Wind in October
Winds average 10 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:15 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 6:03 PM to 5:39 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:03 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:02 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:00 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 5:59 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:17 | 5:58 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:17 | 5:57 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:17 | 5:56 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:18 | 5:55 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:18 | 5:54 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:19 | 5:54 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:19 | 5:53 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:52 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:20 | 5:51 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:20 | 5:50 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:21 | 5:49 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:21 | 5:49 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:48 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:47 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:46 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:45 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:45 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:44 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:43 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 6:25 | 5:43 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 6:25 | 5:42 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:26 | 5:41 |
| 28 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:41 |
| 29 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:40 |
| 30 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:40 |
| 31 | 11.2 | 6:28 | 5:39 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.42 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.7 kWh/m² to a high of 6.34 kWh/m² in July across the year — October's 4.42 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Manicaragua
In October, Manicaragua sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Manicaragua sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Manicaragua's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Manicaragua?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Manicaragua for sightseeing.
What to pack for Manicaragua in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Manicaragua sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Manicaragua in October
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 34 km away) is warmest in September at about 30°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Manicaragua in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Manicaragua peaks around June 13 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Manicaragua in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Manicaragua is worst in July — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (November, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Manicaragua?
Manicaragua sits at 22.2°N, 80.0°W, 144 m above sea level, in Cuba. The nearest listed city is Cumanayagua, 23 km away.
Topography around Manicaragua
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Manicaragua.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Manicaragua has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 139 m around an average of 160 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 832 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,099 m.
The land around Manicaragua is covered by grassland (46%) and trees (40%) within 3 km, trees (74%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and trees (39%), grassland (27%) and water (26%) within 80 km.
Cuba travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / L
- 110 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 39% of US
- price level, 2011
- GDP per capita
- $9,605
- 2020
- Happiness
- 5.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2011
- Homicide rate
- 4.5
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 8.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 515
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Manicaragua (22.1502°, -79.9787°, elevation 144 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).