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Weather & Climate in Araure, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Araure has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 55.6 sq mi (144.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5814°N, 69.2385°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 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 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 100 km | 40 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 133 km | 42 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 129 km | 25 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 106 km | 23 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 11 km | 19 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 1 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 112 km | 37 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 100 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in |
Araure has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").