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Weather & Climate in Altagracia de Orituco, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altagracia de Orituco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 53.3 sq mi (138.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8601°N, 66.3814°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.7 | 139 km | 6 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.0 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 2001 | near the coast of Venezuela | M3.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MANCUTO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 25 | 133 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 119 km |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 130 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in |
Altagracia de Orituco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.6").