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Tacarigua, Venezuela

Full City Profile

69,636 Population 836/sq mi density
1,401 ft Elevation 427 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Tacarigua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Area83.3 sq mi (215.8 km²)
Population Density836/sq mi
Coordinates10.0862°N, 67.9198°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 28, 2019.

Sep 12, 2009 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M6.4 69 km
May 4, 2009 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela M5.5 100 km
Mar 17, 2017 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela M4.8 141 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 24 km
Sep 1, 1996 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela M4.6 136 km
Jun 21, 2002 15 km S of Los Rastrojos, Venezuela M4.5 144 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 79 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 17 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.3 140 km
Apr 17, 1995 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.3 49 km
Aug 14, 2014 67 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela M4.2 147 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 27 km
Jan 29, 2019 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.1 21 km
Apr 21, 2013 7 km W of Yaritagua, Venezuela M4.1 139 km
Aug 16, 2014 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela M4.0 53 km
May 4, 2009 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela M4.0 94 km
May 4, 1996 5 km NNE of Nirgua, Venezuela M3.7 70 km
Mar 25, 2012 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.7 10 km
Apr 16, 2019 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.5 18 km
Jun 1, 2014 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela M3.4 6 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Felix Category 2 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1967 CARACAS Earthquake 0.1 m 300 83 km
1906 CARACAS Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in

Tacarigua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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