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Weather & Climate in Caracas, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caracas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,910 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,910 ft (887 m) |
| Area | 299.6 sq mi (776.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4880°N, 66.8792°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 12, 2009 | 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M6.4 | 117 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 35 km | 6 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2017 | 115 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.5 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 52 km | 11 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 110 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 85 km | 8 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 35 km | 4 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.0 | 143 km | 6 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 | 104 mph | 235 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 265 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 | 112 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 140 km |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 50 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 4 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in |
Caracas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (0.8").