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San Rafael, Venezuela

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55,810 Population 179/sq mi density
-3 ft Elevation -1 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
San Rafael 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 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Area312.7 sq mi (809.8 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates10.9621°N, 71.7303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on May 2, 2024.

Mar 30, 1999 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela M5.8 146 km
Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 133 km
Jan 1, 2006 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.1 114 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 75 km
Feb 25, 2008 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela M5.0 127 km
Jan 3, 2006 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela M5.0 121 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 98 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 147 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 72 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 62 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 137 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 129 km
Feb 26, 2004 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia M4.6 84 km
Mar 17, 2018 39 km NNE of Uribia, Colombia M4.5 128 km
Sep 19, 1993 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia M4.5 140 km
May 16, 1993 57 km NE of Uribia, Colombia M4.5 134 km
Jun 26, 2020 71 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M4.5 111 km
Feb 24, 2014 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia M4.5 102 km
Mar 21, 1992 46 km ENE of Maicao, Colombia M4.5 64 km
Oct 14, 1995 61 km ENE of Uribia, Colombia M4.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 272 km
2007 Felix Category 4 280 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in
September 84°F (29°C) 4.0 in
October 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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