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Palo Negro, Venezuela

Full City Profile

128,875 Population 15,073/sq mi density
1,434 ft Elevation 437 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Palo Negro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density15,073/sq mi
Coordinates10.1739°N, 67.5419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 15, 2022.

Sep 12, 2009 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M6.4 73 km
May 4, 2009 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela M5.5 58 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 50 km
Mar 15, 2022 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela M4.5 149 km
Aug 30, 2017 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.5 132 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 80 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 39 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.3 101 km
Apr 17, 1995 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.3 54 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 49 km
Jan 29, 2019 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.1 45 km
Oct 25, 1995 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 121 km
Aug 16, 2014 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela M4.0 37 km
May 4, 2009 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela M4.0 51 km
May 4, 1996 5 km NNE of Nirgua, Venezuela M3.7 111 km
Mar 25, 2012 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.7 38 km
Apr 16, 2019 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.5 44 km
Jun 1, 2014 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela M3.4 42 km
Jun 17, 1993 23 km N of Chichiriviche, Venezuela M3.3 136 km
Nov 3, 2012 3 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.1 38 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 2 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 49 km
1906 CARACAS Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in

Palo Negro has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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