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Pampatar, Venezuela

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64,983 Population 9,337/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Pampatar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density9,337/sq mi
Coordinates11.0009°N, 63.7930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 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 56 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 135 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 126 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 70 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 52 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 88 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 127 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 134 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 63 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 141 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 126 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 111 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 146 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 77 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 126 km
Mar 16, 2020 40 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 147 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 96 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 92 km
Oct 4, 2002 42 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 146 km
Oct 15, 1991 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 242 km
2005 Emily Category 3 168 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 47 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 71 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 56 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in

Pampatar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (0.9").

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