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. 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) |
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").