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Weather & Climate in Alto Vista, Aruba

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alto Vista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 97 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 52% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Population Density1,095/sq mi
Coordinates12.5705°N, 70.0191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median97.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %52.4%

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Jun 28, 2001 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.3 131 km 33 km
Mar 10, 2017 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela M5.2 82 km 15 km
Mar 25, 1990 160 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.9 64 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2017 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela M4.8 73 km 19 km
Aug 27, 2011 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 34 km 15 km
Mar 31, 1990 155 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 63 km 10 km
Feb 21, 2014 102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 77 km 33 km
Jul 23, 2009 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M4.6 121 km 29 km
Apr 7, 1990 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 48 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1991 60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 75 km 33 km
Jun 30, 2023 132 km NNW of Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela M4.5 83 km 28 km
Mar 28, 2023 near the coast of Venezuela M4.5 106 km 48 km
Feb 16, 2004 136 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.5 43 km 41 km
May 22, 2004 132 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 49 km 17 km
May 25, 2024 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela M4.4 133 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2004 133 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 51 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2018 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela M4.4 139 km 17 km
Mar 19, 1991 187 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 121 km 33 km
Jul 15, 2006 76 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 29 km 26 km
Dec 21, 1991 85 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela M4.3 71 km 27 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 167 mph 142 km
2008 Omar Category 1 86 mph 252 km
2007 Felix Category 4 132 mph 73 km
2005 Emily Category 4 132 mph 167 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 161 mph 138 km
1999 Lenny Category 2 98 mph 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
May 83°F (29°C) 0.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
September 85°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
October 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in

Alto Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.3").

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