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Weather & Climate in Cariaco, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cariaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4968°N, 63.5529°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
634 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 | 13 km | 20 km |
| Oct 4, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.2 | 129 km | 110 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 97 km | 77 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.0 | 143 km | 63 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 10 km | 8 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 107 km | 108 km |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 144 km | 148 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 106 km | 86 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 100 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 130 km | 77 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 125 km | 98 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 81 km | 111 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 134 km | 89 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 122 km | 50 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 290 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 215 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 179 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 | 64 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 71 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | - | 81 | 13 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in |
Cariaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (0.8").