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Zaraza, Venezuela

Full City Profile

74,017 Population 77/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Zaraza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area955.6 sq mi (2,475.0 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates9.3503°N, 65.3245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 7, 2024.

Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 132 km
Sep 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.7 126 km
Mar 15, 2022 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela M4.5 143 km
Apr 7, 2024 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela M4.5 127 km
Feb 13, 2012 33 km NE of Cantaura, Venezuela M4.4 133 km
Jan 26, 2020 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 CUMANA Earthquake 6.0 m 50 142 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in Coldest
August 80°F (26°C) 7.9 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
December 80°F (26°C) 1.7 in

Zaraza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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