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Cariaco, Venezuela

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41,589 Population 3,122/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Cariaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²)
Population Density3,122/sq mi
Coordinates10.4968°N, 63.5529°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

634 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 13 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 129 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 97 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 143 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 10 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 12 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 95 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 96 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 107 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 144 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 3 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 106 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 100 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 130 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 125 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 81 km
May 12, 2025 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 134 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 84 km
Jul 6, 2010 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 122 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 290 km
2005 Emily Category 3 215 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 179 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 64 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 71 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 13 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in

Cariaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (0.8").

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