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Weather & Climate in Altamira, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altamira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,677 ft (816 m) |
| Area | 314.8 sq mi (815.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8236°N, 70.5024°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 142 km | 40 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 94 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 59 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 41 km | 25 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 57 km | 23 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 50 km | 37 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.7 | 61 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in |
Altamira has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 42°F in January to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (0.8").