Weather & Climate in Aragua de Barcelona, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aragua de Barcelona 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4559°N, 64.8293°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.7 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 1998 | 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.7 | 123 km | 38 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 33 km NE of Cantaura, Venezuela | M4.4 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 33 km WNW of Araya, Venezuela | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1999 | 48 km SE of Cumaná, Venezuela | M4.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 1998 | 40 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2011 | near the coast of Venezuela | M4.0 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 48 km SE of Cumaná, Venezuela | M3.9 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Jun 7, 1993 | 30 km S of Cumaná, Venezuela | M3.6 | 109 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 135 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in |
Aragua de Barcelona has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").