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Mérida, Venezuela

Full City Profile

300,000 Population 31,088/sq mi density
4,557 ft Elevation 1,389 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Mérida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density31,088/sq mi
Coordinates8.5790°N, 71.1692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 130 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 113 km
Apr 26, 2005 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela M5.2 135 km
Jun 6, 1994 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.0 138 km
Mar 22, 1991 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.9 135 km
Jun 6, 1993 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.9 112 km
Apr 3, 2018 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.9 66 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 117 km
Apr 10, 2006 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 143 km
Mar 11, 1992 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Mar 22, 1991 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 127 km
Jul 15, 2005 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela M4.8 19 km
May 31, 1994 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.8 77 km
Jan 23, 2006 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 136 km
Feb 13, 1998 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.7 141 km
Oct 5, 2011 55 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M4.7 148 km
Sep 13, 2004 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela M4.7 137 km
Dec 2, 1999 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela M4.7 100 km
Feb 5, 2015 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M4.6 110 km
Aug 5, 1993 35 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
August 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in

Mérida has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 60°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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