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Maiquetía, Venezuela

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52,564 Population 6,191/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Maiquetía 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

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density6,191/sq mi
Coordinates10.5945°N, 66.9562°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

23 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 M6.4 107 km
May 4, 2009 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela M5.5 44 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 118 km
May 19, 2024 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela M4.6 144 km
Apr 16, 2017 115 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.5 119 km
Aug 30, 2017 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.5 56 km
Aug 21, 2012 139 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.5 146 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 110 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 106 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.3 22 km
Apr 17, 1995 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.3 102 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 114 km
Jan 25, 2003 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 149 km
Oct 25, 1995 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 50 km
Jan 29, 2019 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.1 114 km
Mar 8, 2013 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.0 147 km
Aug 16, 2014 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela M4.0 78 km
May 4, 2009 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela M4.0 42 km
Feb 8, 2001 near the coast of Venezuela M3.7 132 km
Mar 25, 2012 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.7 113 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 2 223 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 255 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 25 114 km
1929 CUMANA Earthquake 6.0 m 50 148 km
1967 CARACAS Earthquake 0.1 m 300 41 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

Maiquetía 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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