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Cantaura, Venezuela

Full City Profile

68,885 Population 219/sq mi density
863 ft Elevation 263 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cantaura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area314.3 sq mi (814.0 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates9.3057°N, 64.3584°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.9 on May 11, 2023.

Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 134 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 138 km
Apr 28, 2019 50 km SSE of Maturín, Venezuela M4.9 142 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 137 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 131 km
Feb 16, 1998 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.7 136 km
Sep 1, 2014 49 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 146 km
Jul 1, 2006 73 km W of Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela M4.4 135 km
Feb 13, 2012 33 km NE of Cantaura, Venezuela M4.4 34 km
Aug 12, 1997 54 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.4 139 km
Feb 16, 1998 40 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.3 143 km
Nov 13, 1999 48 km SE of Cumaná, Venezuela M4.3 101 km
Jul 13, 1997 53 km E of Cumaná, Venezuela M4.3 142 km
Jun 9, 2008 42 km S of Maturín, Venezuela M4.1 128 km
Apr 20, 2000 48 km SE of Cumaná, Venezuela M3.9 99 km
Feb 8, 2007 72 km SSW of Maturín, Venezuela M3.8 102 km
Apr 27, 2000 40 km NNW of Maturín, Venezuela M3.8 150 km
Jun 7, 1993 30 km S of Cumaná, Venezuela M3.6 100 km
Dec 10, 1993 56 km NW of Maturín, Venezuela M3.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 134 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in

Cantaura has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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