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Weather & Climate in Capitanejo, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capitanejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 315.5 sq mi (817.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0117°N, 71.0046°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 131 km | 12 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.1 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 37 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.8 | 73 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.8 | 123 km | 49 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 51 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M4.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 55 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M4.7 | 113 km | 25 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in |
Capitanejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (1.0").