Weather & Climate in Boca de Uchire, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boca de Uchire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 884/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1319°N, 65.4224°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M5.4 | 77 km | 24 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.7 | 42 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 1998 | 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.7 | 108 km | 38 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 33 km WNW of Araya, Venezuela | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1998 | 40 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.3 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 104 km W of Juan Griego, Venezuela | M4.3 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1993 | 122 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 115 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2011 | near the coast of Venezuela | M4.0 | 92 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MANCUTO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 25 | 115 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 56 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 140 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in |
Boca de Uchire has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (0.8").