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Weather & Climate in Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barquisimeto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,988 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 1,065.6 sq mi (2,760.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0647°N, 69.3570°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 30, 1999 | 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 75 km | 40 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 57 km | 7 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 78 km | 42 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 73 km | 17 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 132 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in |
Barquisimeto has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in January to 77°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (0.6").