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Güiria, Venezuela

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40,000 Population 1,365/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Güiria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²)
Population Density1,365/sq mi
Coordinates10.5772°N, 62.2984°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,592 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 M7.0 130 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 67 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 44 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 37 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 129 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 97 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 14 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 136 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 43 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 37 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 85 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 135 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 32 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 149 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 65 km
Aug 14, 2010 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 80 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 45 km
Jan 29, 2022 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 143 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 31 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 60 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 4 231 km
2005 Emily Category 3 167 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 130 km
1911 TRINIDAD Meteorological 120 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 80°F (26°C) 1.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in

Güiria has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and March the driest (1.7").

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