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La Fría, Venezuela

Táchira · Venezuela

La Fría is a mid-size city in Táchira, Venezuela with a population of 61,568. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

61,568 Population 195/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
85.1 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About La Fría

La Fría is a town in Táchira, Venezuela. It is the capital of García de Hevia Municipality. It was founded in 1853.

People

Population61,568
Density195/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain85.1 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population61,568
Population Density195 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates8.2152°, -72.2489°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceTáchira
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation85.1 inches (2,162 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Fría

La Fría is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Táchira) with a population of 61,568. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.1 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in La Fría

La Fría has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.8°C), the coldest is Nov (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 595 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 17.9° / 35° 32.7
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 19° / 36.5° 22.8
Mar 27°C / 81°F 19.2° / 36.3° 52.2
Apr 27.3°C / 81°F 20.5° / 36.9° 71.4
May 27.5°C / 81°F 20.4° / 36.5° 57.2
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 20° / 35.2° 47.2
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 20.4° / 35.9° 34.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 20.4° / 36.5° 36.4
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 20.9° / 36.9° 47.9
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 20.4° / 36.1° 71.7
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.2° / 34.9° 63.8
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 19.3° / 34.7° 57.7
La Fría has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Venezuela avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area315.2 sq mi (816.4 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates8.2152°N, 72.2489°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.1"
124% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 92 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 94 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 102 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 12 km
Jun 20, 2007 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 120 km
Jul 16, 2007 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 76 km
Jun 2, 1994 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 95 km
Nov 17, 1995 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia M5.1 147 km
Oct 14, 2017 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.1 111 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 126 km
Jun 2, 1994 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.1 93 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 125 km
Jun 6, 1994 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.0 88 km
Apr 10, 2006 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 116 km
Mar 11, 1992 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 108 km
Apr 3, 2018 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.9 60 km
May 31, 1994 51 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M4.8 96 km
Jul 5, 1994 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.8 87 km
May 31, 1994 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.8 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
December 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in

La Fría has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and February the driest (3.4").

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Radio Stations near La Fría

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Latina 106.1 FM latino, merengue AAC
Cordillera 104.7 FM folclor, latino MP3
Radio Mix Retro 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Andes 89.3 FM entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 64 kbps
La Salsera FM latino, salsa MP3
Tama Stereo AAC+ 32 kbps
Vibra Radio 96.9 (CO) MP3 64 kbps
W Radio 99.7 FM folclor, information AAC
Impacto Stereo 98.2 FM (CO) cristiana, family MP3
Radio C MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in La Fría

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Leonel Quintero Trujillo0.0

Farmers Markets in La Fría

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Colón
Mercado Publico

Hotels in La Fría

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Nuestra Señora de Coromoto

Cafes in La Fría

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desayunos

Stadiums & Teams in La Fría

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Fría

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso AirportVIGMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
La Fria AirportLFRMedium Airport
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International AirportSTDMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
Campo de Palma AirportSmall Airport
Casigua El Cubo AirportCUVSmall Airport
Cinera AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo del Zulia AirportSmall Airport
Hoya Grande AirportSmall Airport
Los Malabares AirportSmall Airport
Petrolea AirportSmall Airport
Piscuri AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Grande de Táchira AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco de Mérida AirportSmall Airport
Tibú AirportTIBSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
127 m (417 ft)

Things to See Near La Fría

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Cerro Mirador
  • • Cristal

🇻🇪 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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Frequently Asked Questions About La Fría

What is the population of La Fría?

La Fría has a population of 61,568 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 315.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Fría?

La Fría has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.1 inches.

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