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Urica, Venezuela

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4,517 Population 317/sq mi density
804 ft Elevation 245 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Urica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates9.7140°N, 64.0076°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 25, 2024.

Jul 9, 1997 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M7.0 114 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 101 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 111 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 100 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 102 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 99 km
Apr 28, 2019 50 km SSE of Maturín, Venezuela M4.9 113 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 77 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 131 km
Nov 10, 1997 42 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 141 km
Jun 1, 2003 36 km E of Maturín, Venezuela M4.8 127 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 114 km
Jan 7, 2019 31 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 134 km
Feb 16, 1998 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.7 106 km
Nov 15, 1997 47 km ESE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.7 149 km
Jul 9, 1997 23 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.7 114 km
Sep 1, 2014 49 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 88 km
Jan 7, 2019 21 km SSE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 126 km
Apr 27, 2023 12 km ENE of Caripito, Venezuela M4.6 121 km
Jul 9, 1997 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ivan (2004).

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Ivan Category 4 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1530 CUMANA Earthquake 7.3 m 4 110 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 90 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 114 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in

Urica has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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