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Caripito, Venezuela

Full City Profile

43,448 Population 2,954/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Caripito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²)
Population Density2,954/sq mi
Coordinates10.1114°N, 63.0999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

942 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 69 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 127 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 123 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 79 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 56 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 73 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 116 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 75 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 88 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 138 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 64 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 74 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 84 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 110 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 70 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 107 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 55 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 142 km
Jul 6, 2010 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 76 km
May 12, 2025 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 114 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 2 245 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 4 128 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 128 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in

Caripito has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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