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Aricagua, Venezuela

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9,272 Population 122/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Aricagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area76.3 sq mi (197.5 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates10.2386°N, 63.8976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.34"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jul 9, 1997 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M7.0 60 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 142 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 52 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 65 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 56 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 140 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 147 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 145 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 50 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 126 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 58 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 127 km
Apr 22, 1990 46 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 144 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 41 km
Mar 16, 2020 40 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 142 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 91 km
Jan 9, 1992 42 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 137 km
Oct 4, 2002 42 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 140 km
Oct 15, 1991 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 131 km
Apr 28, 2019 50 km SSE of Maturín, Venezuela M4.9 138 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 3 252 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 56 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 44 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 60 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in

Aricagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (0.8").

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