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La Grita, Venezuela

Full City Profile

37,545 Population 119/sq mi density
4,777 ft Elevation 1,456 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
La Grita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,777 ft (1,456 m)
Area315.3 sq mi (816.5 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates8.1332°N, 71.9839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 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 80 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 150 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 79 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 89 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 21 km
Jul 16, 2007 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 107 km
Jun 20, 2007 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 113 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 106 km
Jun 2, 1994 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 83 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 149 km
Oct 14, 2017 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.1 96 km
Nov 17, 1995 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia M5.1 131 km
Jun 2, 1994 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.1 79 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 145 km
Jun 6, 1994 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.0 68 km
Mar 11, 1992 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 88 km
Apr 3, 2018 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.9 38 km
Apr 10, 2006 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 93 km
Apr 12, 2017 7 km E of Tona, Colombia M4.8 145 km
Jul 5, 1994 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.8 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
August 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in

La Grita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in January to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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