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Los Roques, Venezuela

Full City Profile

1,471 Population 5/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Los Roques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area313.0 sq mi (810.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates11.9484°N, 66.6784°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 29, 2021.

Aug 8, 2005 144 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.7 56 km
Aug 30, 2017 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.5 143 km
Apr 16, 2017 115 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.5 36 km
Aug 21, 2012 139 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.5 31 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.3 134 km
Jan 25, 2003 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 148 km
Apr 29, 2021 217 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.2 75 km
Feb 8, 2001 near the coast of Venezuela M3.7 144 km
Oct 8, 1996 158 km NE of Guatire, Venezuela M3.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 275 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 252 km
2008 Omar Category 1 297 km
2007 Felix Category 2 80 km
2005 Emily Category 4 150 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 25 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
June 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 83°F (29°C) 1.6 in Warmest
October 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in

Los Roques has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (0.5").

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