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Weather & Climate in Barinitas, Venezuela

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Barinitas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,785 ft (544 m)
Area314.8 sq mi (815.2 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates8.7617°N, 70.4120°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.6"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Dec 29, 1995 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.7 136 km 33 km
Dec 31, 1995 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 146 km 40 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 104 km 35 km
Feb 19, 2014 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.3 125 km 10 km
Apr 26, 2005 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela M5.2 58 km 1 km
Aug 4, 2006 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela M5.2 137 km 15 km
Jul 12, 2020 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.1 95 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2021 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.1 142 km 10 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 95 km 4 km
Mar 22, 1991 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.9 52 km 23 km
Aug 17, 1991 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M4.9 150 km 10 km
Jun 6, 1993 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.9 45 km 25 km
Mar 28, 2024 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.9 109 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2001 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 150 km 19 km
Jul 15, 2005 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela M4.8 104 km 10 km
Jan 23, 2006 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 54 km 0 km
Aug 7, 1991 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 149 km 17 km
Mar 22, 1991 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 48 km 37 km
Sep 13, 2004 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela M4.7 59 km 1 km
Jul 25, 2024 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela M4.7 131 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 80°F (26°C) 1.7 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in

Barinitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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