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Weather & Climate in Carúpano, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carúpano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 78.4 sq mi (203.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6652°N, 63.2539°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,045 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 | 26 km | 20 km |
| Oct 4, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.2 | 91 km | 110 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.0 | 106 km | 63 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 62 km | 77 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 34 km | 8 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.4 | 118 km | 63 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 72 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 141 km | 149 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 64 km | 91 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 74 km | 86 km |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 106 km | 148 km |
| Aug 14, 2010 | 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 117 km | 137 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 94 km | 77 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 46 km | 111 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 88 km | 98 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 97 km | 89 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 | 259 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 193 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 160 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 | 93 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 105 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | — | 81 | 26 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in |
Carúpano has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (1.3").