San Cristóbal, Venezuela

Full City Profile

289,852 Population 3,039/sq mi density

2,270 ft Elevation 692 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

San Cristóbal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	69°F (20°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,270 ft (692 m)
Area	95.4 sq mi (247.0 km²)
Population Density	3,039/sq mi
Coordinates	7.7659°N, 72.2358°W
Timezone	America/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.9"

65% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 8.23"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,255 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015	2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia	M6.2	138 km
May 31, 1994	44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela	M6.0	45 km
Jan 17, 2000	21 km W of Fortul, Colombia	M5.6	113 km
Feb 17, 2014	9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia	M5.4	149 km
May 31, 1994	37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia	M5.4	55 km
Nov 8, 1999	8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia	M5.4	134 km
Feb 17, 2008	5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.4	137 km
Mar 10, 2023	4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia	M5.4	144 km
Nov 9, 1994	49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela	M5.4	51 km
May 6, 2007	6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.4	142 km
Jan 1, 1997	4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia	M5.3	128 km
Jan 1, 1990	8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.3	134 km
Dec 3, 1990	1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.3	138 km
Feb 5, 2015	12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela	M5.3	54 km
Nov 19, 2001	8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.3	135 km
Feb 24, 2012	6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.3	142 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.2	133 km
Feb 15, 2023	5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.2	141 km
Feb 7, 2014	6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia	M5.2	144 km
Dec 31, 1992	2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.2	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (20°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	71°F (21°C)	2.7 in
April	71°F (22°C)	6.0 in
May	71°F (22°C)	6.3 in	Warmest
June	71°F (21°C)	7.8 in
July	70°F (21°C)	6.8 in
August	71°F (22°C)	5.1 in
September	71°F (22°C)	6.1 in
October	71°F (22°C)	8.2 in	Wettest
November	70°F (21°C)	5.9 in
December	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in

San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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