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Tucacas, Venezuela

Full City Profile

34,407 Population 3,700/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tucacas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density3,700/sq mi
Coordinates10.7901°N, 68.3256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2025.

Sep 12, 2009 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M6.4 45 km
Apr 15, 1997 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M5.3 128 km
Nov 24, 1990 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M5.1 120 km
Mar 17, 2017 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela M4.8 66 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 67 km
Jan 4, 2013 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.7 114 km
Apr 24, 1992 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 138 km
Sep 1, 1996 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela M4.6 99 km
Sep 2, 2014 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 127 km
Aug 9, 2024 48 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela M4.6 96 km
Feb 3, 2007 52 km SE of Coro, Venezuela M4.5 114 km
Jun 21, 2002 15 km S of Los Rastrojos, Venezuela M4.5 140 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 78 km
May 25, 2024 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela M4.4 140 km
Jan 11, 2001 14 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.4 135 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 47 km
Jun 3, 2018 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela M4.4 139 km
Mar 4, 1997 48 km S of Coro, Venezuela M4.3 142 km
Apr 17, 1995 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.3 56 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 65 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 3 220 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 300 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 80°F (26°C) 5.0 in

Tucacas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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