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Porlamar, Venezuela

Full City Profile

216,234 Population 24,998/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Porlamar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density24,998/sq mi
Coordinates10.9577°N, 63.8697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

222 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 58 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 144 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 133 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 71 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 53 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 78 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 134 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 141 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 133 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 63 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 148 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 117 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 131 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 67 km
Apr 6, 2022 57 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 122 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 100 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 91 km
Jan 9, 1992 42 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 136 km
Oct 15, 1991 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 138 km
Apr 22, 1990 46 km WNW 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 5 249 km
2005 Emily Category 3 176 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 137 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 38 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 62 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 58 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in

Porlamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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