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Maturín, Venezuela

Full City Profile

647,459 Population 3,603/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Maturín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area179.7 sq mi (465.4 km²)
Population Density3,603/sq mi
Coordinates9.7457°N, 63.1832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

521 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jul 9, 1997 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M7.0 100 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 118 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 85 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 147 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 103 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 127 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 114 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 110 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 124 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 92 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 111 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 148 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 146 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 94 km
Jul 6, 2010 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 105 km
Oct 15, 1991 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 94 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 82 km
Apr 6, 2022 57 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 130 km
Mar 16, 2020 40 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 94 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Emily (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Emily Category 2 286 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1530 CUMANA Earthquake 7.3 m 4 146 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 139 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 6.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in

Maturín has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.6").

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