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El Pilar, Venezuela

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262 ft Elevation 80 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
El Pilar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area78.4 sq mi (203.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates10.5478°N, 63.1542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,104 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 37 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 91 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 100 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 54 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 37 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 139 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 107 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 43 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 52 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 64 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 62 km
Aug 14, 2010 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 117 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 57 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 140 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 105 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 41 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 38 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 87 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 82 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 128 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 4 267 km
2005 Emily Category 3 201 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 172 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 4 105 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 115 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 37 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in

El Pilar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (1.2").

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