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Weather & Climate in Carrizal, Venezuela

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Carrizal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,400 ft (1,341 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.4 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates10.3499°N, 66.9863°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Sep 12, 2009 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M6.4 110 km 14 km
May 4, 2009 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela M5.5 17 km 6 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 110 km 10 km
Apr 16, 2017 115 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.5 146 km 13 km
Aug 30, 2017 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.5 70 km 11 km
Mar 15, 2022 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela M4.5 135 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 112 km 1 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 100 km 18 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.3 48 km 10 km
Apr 17, 1995 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.3 100 km 33 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 107 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2019 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.1 105 km 19 km
Oct 25, 1995 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 57 km 10 km
Aug 16, 2014 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela M4.0 75 km 8 km
May 4, 2009 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela M4.0 16 km 4 km
Mar 25, 2012 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.7 101 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2001 near the coast of Venezuela M3.7 146 km 33 km
Apr 16, 2019 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.5 105 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2014 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela M3.4 105 km 5 km
Nov 3, 2012 3 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.1 100 km 5 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 250 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 138 mph 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 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 25 130 km
1967 CARACAS Earthquake 0.1 m 300 44 km
1906 CARACAS Earthquake 18 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
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 Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
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

Carrizal has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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