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Weather & Climate in Barbacoas, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barbacoas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4786°N, 66.9746°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 80 km | 6 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2019 | 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela | M3.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 47 km SE of Calabozo, Venezuela | M3.0 | 89 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 126 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Barbacoas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.5").