Nirgua, Venezuela

Full City Profile

54,080 Population 173/sq mi density
2,625 ft Elevation 800 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Nirgua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Area313.5 sq mi (811.9 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates10.1504°N, 68.5648°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2025.

Sep 12, 2009 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M6.4 93 km
Nov 27, 2009 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 130 km
Apr 15, 1997 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M5.3 118 km
Feb 19, 2014 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.3 135 km
Nov 24, 1990 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M5.1 116 km
Jan 8, 2010 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 133 km
Mar 17, 2017 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela M4.8 90 km
Apr 10, 1996 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 149 km
Jun 5, 2001 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 105 km
Aug 26, 2021 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 97 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 65 km
Jan 8, 2010 45 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 136 km
Jan 4, 2013 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.7 112 km
Sep 2, 2014 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 127 km
Aug 20, 1991 22 km ESE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.6 123 km
Aug 9, 2024 48 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela M4.6 97 km
Apr 14, 2006 28 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M4.6 145 km
Apr 24, 1992 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 142 km
Sep 1, 1996 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela M4.6 67 km
Jun 21, 2002 15 km S of Los Rastrojos, Venezuela M4.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Felix Category 2 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1967 CARACAS Earthquake 0.1 m 300 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in

Nirgua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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