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Caripe, Venezuela

Monagas · Venezuela

Caripe is a small town in Monagas, Venezuela with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,802 ft (854 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,802 ft Elevation 854 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Caripe

Caripe

Caripe is a town in Caripe Municipality in the mountainous north of the state of Monagas in eastern Venezuela.
The official name of the town is Caripe del Guácharo 'Caripe of the Oilbird', referring to a colony of nocturnal birds which lives in a nearby cave, the Cueva del Guácharo. The species was unknown to science until 1799 when Alexander von Humboldt came to Caripe during his Latin American Expedition.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation2,802 ft (854 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,802 ft (854 m)
Coordinates10.1734°, -63.5005°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceMonagas
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caripe

Caripe is a small town in Venezuela (Monagas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,802 feet (854 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Caripe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,802 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Venezuela avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,802 ft (854 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates10.1734°N, 63.5005°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.70"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

547 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 47 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 148 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 106 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 31 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 108 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 48 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 116 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 103 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 110 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 36 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 108 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 140 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 136 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 92 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 87 km
Jul 6, 2010 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 117 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 99 km
May 12, 2025 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 144 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 5 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 55 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 2 250 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 215 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 88 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 85 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake - 81 47 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in
October 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in

Caripe has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Caripe

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NucleaR radio Venezuela. - MP3

Farmers Markets in Caripe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Caripe

Hotels in Caripe

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Bosque Dorado
Loma Paraíso
Posada Plaza

Restaurants in Caripe

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El palacio de la Fresa con Crema y Parrilla mixta

Monuments in Caripe

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al Guacharo

Bus Stations in Caripe

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Pasajeros

Gas Stations in Caripe

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

VE #11233322932

Banks in Caripe

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Caroni

Airports Near Caripe

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International AirportPMVLarge Airport
Antonio José de Sucre AirportCUMMedium Airport
General Francisco Bermúdez AirportCUPMedium Airport
José Tadeo Monagas International AirportMUNMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Los Araguaneyes Airport-Small Airport
Andrés Miguel Salazar Marcano AirportICCSmall Airport
Finca Villa Carrara II Airport-Small Airport
Hato el Gallo Airstrip-Small Airport
Hato Guaribe Airport-Small Airport
Hato Veladero Airport-Small Airport
La Vieja Airport-Small Airport
Las Flores Airport-Small Airport
Punta de Mata Airport-Small Airport
Punta Gorda Airport-Small Airport
Río de Agua Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara de Monagas Airport-Small Airport
Urica Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caripe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Anglicana San Pablo
Iglesia de San Agustin

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
800 m (2,625 ft)
Area
17.6 km² (6.8 mi²)
Founded
1734

🇻🇪 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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What is the weather like in Caripe?

Caripe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

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