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Araya, Venezuela

Sucre · Venezuela

Araya is a small city in Sucre, Venezuela with a population of 23,693. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,693 Population 2,848/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Araya

Araya

Araya is a town located on Venezuela's Caribbean coast, on the westernmost extremity of the Araya Peninsula.

People

Population23,693
Density2,848/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population23,693
Population Density2,848 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates10.5800°, -64.2555°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceSucre
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (670 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Araya

Araya is a small city in Venezuela (Sucre) with a population of 23,693. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Araya

Araya has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 426 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 21.7° / 31.4° 11.6
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.7° 6.3
Mar 27°C / 81°F 22.3° / 31.7° 8.1
Apr 28°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.5° 6.3
May 28.5°C / 83°F 24° / 33° 19.7
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.5° 41.4
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.4° 63.5
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 23.2° / 33° 80.5
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.7° 62.9
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 23° / 33.6° 48.0
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.6° 51.2
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.4° 26.4
Araya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Venezuela avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density2,848/sq mi
Coordinates10.5800°N, 64.2555°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 25, 2024.

Jul 9, 1997 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M7.0 84 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 87 km
Mar 21, 1990 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M5.4 127 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 78 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 20 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 80 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 8 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 90 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 127 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 60 km
Nov 10, 1997 42 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 144 km
Jun 7, 1990 45 km NE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 145 km
Jan 7, 2019 31 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 132 km
Sep 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.7 112 km
Feb 16, 1998 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.7 30 km
Jul 9, 1997 23 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.7 88 km
Jul 9, 1997 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 83 km
May 20, 1999 45 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 142 km
Apr 27, 2023 12 km ENE of Caripito, Venezuela M4.6 147 km
Jan 7, 2019 21 km SSE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Emily (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Emily Category 3 233 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1530 CUMANA Earthquake 7.3 m 4 22 km
1929 CUMANA Earthquake 6.0 m 50 147 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 11 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake - 81 84 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake - - 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in

Araya has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Araya

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo de Manicuare - - - -
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Radio Stations near Araya

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Lasser 97.7 FM - AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Araya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Andés Eloy Blanco
Casa de Andés Eloy Blanco
Casa del Poeta Cruz Salmerón Acosta
Museo Cruz Salmerón Acosta
Museo Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho
Museo Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho

Libraries in Araya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Armando Zuloaga Blanco0.0
Biblioteca Central Armando Zuloaga Blanco0.0

Farmers Markets in Araya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Llanada
Mercado Municipal de Cumaná

Castles in Araya

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Araya

Gas Stations in Araya

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E/S Araya

Banks in Araya

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Venezuela
Bicentenario

Stadiums & Teams in Araya

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Armando Parra
Estadio Delfin Marval

Airports Near Araya

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International AirportPMVLarge Airport
General José Antonio Anzoategui International AirportBLALarge Airport
Antonio José de Sucre AirportCUMMedium Airport
Andrés Miguel Salazar Marcano AirportICCSmall Airport
Araya Airport-Small Airport
Finca Villa Carrara II Airport-Small Airport
Hato Guaribe Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Araya

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Clínico Punta del Este
Policlínica Sucre

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Twinned With
Cholet

🇻🇪 About Venezuela

Capital Caracas
Population 28,870,195
Area 912,050 km²
GDP (USD) $102,376,526,556
GDP per capita $3,617
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 72.5 years
Internet users 61.6%
Urban population 89.3%
Currency VES (Bolivar Soberano)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +58
TLD .ve
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Venezuela

34 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes
Jan 14 Feast of the Divina Pastora Día de la Divina Pastora
Jan 15 Teacher's Day Día del Maestro
Feb 12 Youth Day Día de la Juventud
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Mar 8 International Women's Day Dia Internacional de la Mujer
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Mar 21 Slavery Abolition Anniversary Día del abolición de la esclavitud
Mar 31 Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
Apr 19 Beginning of the Independence Movement Proclamación de la Independencia
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 3 Festival of the Crosses Día del Cruz del Mayo
May 10 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
May 14 Ascension Day Día de la Ascención
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 21 Father's Day Día de los Padres
Jun 24 Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
Jun 27 Journalists' Day Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
Jul 5 Independence Day Cinco de julio
Jul 19 Children's Day Dia del niño
Jul 24 Simón Bolívar's Birthday Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
Jul 25 Caracas City Foundation Day Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
Aug 3 Flag Day Día de la Bandera
Sep 8 Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Día del Virgen del Valle
Sep 24 Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
Oct 12 Day of Indigenous Resistance Día de la Resistencia Indígena
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Día de Todos los Santos
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los fieles difuntos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Day La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nochevieja

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Frequently Asked Questions About Araya

What is the population of Araya?

Araya has a population of 23,693 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 2,848 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Araya?

Araya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

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