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Weather & Climate in Caicara, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caicara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8176°N, 63.6133°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 9, 1997 | 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M7.0 | 88 km | 20 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 141 km | 77 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 145 km | 91 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 138 km | 86 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 128 km | 111 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 141 km | 50 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 50 km SSE of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.9 | 83 km | 23 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela | M4.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1991 | 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 121 km | 45 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 46 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 145 km | 116 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 57 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 147 km | 107 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 40 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 126 km | 28 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 |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 291 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1530 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 4 | 112 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 99 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | - | 81 | 88 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in |
Caicara has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.5").