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Weather & Climate in Barrancas, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrancas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6989°N, 62.1966°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Apr 28, 2019 | 50 km SSE of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.9 | 117 km | 23 km |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 36 km E of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.8 | 141 km | 38 km |
| Jan 12, 2005 | 17 km SSE of Tucupita, Venezuela | M4.7 | 31 km | 51 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 51 km WSW of Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago | M4.5 | 150 km | 62 km |
| Aug 13, 2010 | 55 km ESE of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.4 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 75 km NNW of Tucupita, Venezuela | M4.3 | 111 km | 100 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 78 km E of Tucupita, Venezuela | M4.3 | 108 km | 56 km |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 109 km ESE of Tucupita, Venezuela | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1997 | Anzoategui, Venezuela | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 62 km WSW of Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago | M4.1 | 134 km | 30 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 42 km WSW of Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago | M4.1 | 148 km | 99 km |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 44 km SSE of Tucupita, Venezuela | M4.1 | 38 km | 50 km |
| Nov 13, 2013 | 45 km SSW of Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago | M4.1 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 65 km SSW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.1 | 148 km | 57 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 61 km NNW of Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela | M4.1 | 71 km | 150 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 61 km ESE of Tucupita, Venezuela | M4.1 | 81 km | 82 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 39 km ENE of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.1 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 42 km S of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.1 | 132 km | 17 km |
| May 5, 2007 | 54 km E of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.0 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 1992 | 78 km ESE of Tucupita, Venezuela | M4.0 | 89 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in |
Barrancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.9").