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Weather & Climate in Barinas, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 34,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6206°N, 70.2311°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 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 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 53 km | 23 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 60 km | 25 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 146 km | 19 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 54 km | 37 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 56 km | 0 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 27 km SSW of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.7 | 11 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.7 | 65 km | 1 km |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 8 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.6 | 8 km | 2 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 32 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 22 km SE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2023 | Lara - Portuguesa region, Venezuela | M4.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in |
Barinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (1.0").