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Carúpano, Venezuela

Full City Profile

167,187 Population 2,133/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Carúpano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area78.4 sq mi (203.0 km²)
Population Density2,133/sq mi
Coordinates10.6652°N, 63.2539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,045 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 26 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 91 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 106 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 62 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 34 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 32 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 118 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 129 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 72 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 62 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 35 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 141 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 64 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 74 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 106 km
Aug 14, 2010 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 117 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 94 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 46 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 88 km
May 12, 2025 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 97 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 4 259 km
2005 Emily Category 3 193 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 160 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 93 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 105 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 26 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 1.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
August 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in

Carúpano has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (1.3").

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