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Weather & Climate in Arenas, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 39.4 sq mi (102.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2793°N, 63.9373°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
170 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 9, 1997 | 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M7.0 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 144 km | 77 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 54 km | 8 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 147 km | 91 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 129 km | 111 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 57 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 143 km | 107 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 46 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 147 km | 116 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela | M4.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1991 | 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 135 km | 45 km |
| Jan 9, 1992 | 42 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 140 km | 100 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 40 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 42 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 144 km | 32 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 50 km SSE of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.9 | 144 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 249 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1530 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 4 | 50 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 38 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | - | 81 | 61 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in |
Arenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (0.8").