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Río Chico, Venezuela

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22,830 Population 834/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Río Chico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area27.4 sq mi (70.9 km²)
Population Density834/sq mi
Coordinates10.3190°N, 65.9775°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 19, 2024.

May 4, 2009 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela M5.5 114 km
Mar 21, 1990 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M5.4 86 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 132 km
Sep 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.7 79 km
May 19, 2024 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela M4.6 57 km
Apr 7, 2024 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela M4.5 100 km
Aug 30, 2017 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.5 66 km
Mar 15, 2022 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela M4.5 143 km
Jun 11, 2020 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.4 70 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.3 106 km
Mar 18, 1990 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 81 km
Jan 25, 2003 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 88 km
Oct 25, 1995 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 63 km
Jul 1, 1993 122 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 83 km
May 26, 2011 near the coast of Venezuela M4.0 137 km
Jan 26, 2020 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.0 72 km
May 4, 2009 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela M4.0 121 km
May 30, 1996 78 km NNW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.0 129 km
Apr 10, 1990 115 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.0 87 km
Mar 8, 2013 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.0 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Felix (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Felix Category 2 254 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MANCUTO Earthquake 10.0 m 25 76 km
1929 CUMANA Earthquake 6.0 m 50 52 km
1906 CARACAS Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
October 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in
November 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in

Río Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.0").

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