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La Guaira, Venezuela

Full City Profile

25,259 Population 44/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
La Guaira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area578.0 sq mi (1,497.0 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates10.6016°N, 66.9329°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on May 19, 2024.

Sep 12, 2009 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M6.4 109 km
May 4, 2009 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela M5.5 45 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 120 km
May 19, 2024 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela M4.6 141 km
Apr 16, 2017 115 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.5 118 km
Aug 21, 2012 139 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.5 145 km
Aug 30, 2017 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.5 54 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 108 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 112 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.3 20 km
Apr 17, 1995 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.3 104 km
Mar 18, 1990 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 148 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 116 km
Jan 25, 2003 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 146 km
Oct 25, 1995 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 47 km
Jan 29, 2019 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.1 117 km
Aug 16, 2014 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela M4.0 80 km
May 4, 2009 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela M4.0 43 km
Mar 8, 2013 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.0 145 km
Feb 8, 2001 near the coast of Venezuela M3.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Felix (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Felix Category 2 222 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MANCUTO Earthquake 10.0 m 25 111 km
1929 CUMANA Earthquake 6.0 m 50 146 km
1967 CARACAS Earthquake 0.1 m 300 44 km
1906 CARACAS Earthquake 11 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in

La Guaira has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (0.9").

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