Punto Fijo, Venezuela

Full City Profile

141,729 Population 7,678/sq mi density

79 ft Elevation 24 meters

83°F Avg Temperature 28°C

Punto Fijo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	82.7°F
	53% above US avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Area	18.5 sq mi (47.8 km²)
Population Density	7,678/sq mi
Coordinates	11.6915°N, 70.1992°W
Timezone	America/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2025.

Mar 30, 1999	68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela	M5.8	113 km
Dec 2, 1999	78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela	M5.5	83 km
Nov 27, 2009	49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela	M5.4	150 km
Jun 28, 2001	27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela	M5.3	32 km
Apr 15, 1997	71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela	M5.3	135 km
Mar 10, 2017	64 km N of Coro, Venezuela	M5.2	76 km
Nov 24, 1990	76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela	M5.1	134 km
Jan 1, 2006	108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela	M5.1	109 km
Jan 8, 2010	47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela	M4.8	148 km
Mar 9, 2017	73 km N of Coro, Venezuela	M4.8	77 km
Jan 8, 2010	45 km NE of Carora, Venezuela	M4.7	146 km
Aug 27, 2011	101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela	M4.7	102 km
Jan 4, 2013	77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela	M4.7	137 km
Feb 21, 2014	102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela	M4.6	103 km
Apr 7, 1990	145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela	M4.6	146 km
Apr 24, 1992	51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela	M4.6	107 km
Jul 23, 2009	28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela	M4.6	31 km
Sep 2, 2014	64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela	M4.6	122 km
Sep 2, 1991	60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela	M4.6	60 km
Feb 18, 2000	54 km ENE of Santa Rita, Venezuela	M4.5	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Matthew (2016).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2016	Matthew	Category 5	222 km
2007	Felix	Category 4	168 km
2005	Emily	Category 4	264 km
2004	Ivan	Category 5	236 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	80°F (27°C)	0.4 in
March	81°F (27°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	82°F (28°C)	0.7 in
May	84°F (29°C)	1.2 in
June	84°F (29°C)	1.3 in
July	84°F (29°C)	0.7 in
August	85°F (30°C)	1.3 in
September	86°F (30°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
October	84°F (29°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
November	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in
December	81°F (27°C)	2.2 in

Punto Fijo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in January to 86°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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