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Weather & Climate in Coro, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.4077°N, 69.6782°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 30, 1999 | 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.3 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 77 km | 42 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 73 km | 19 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 101 km | 26 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 1999 | 31 km WNW of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M4.7 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 45 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Sep 1, 1996 | 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2006 | 28 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2014 | 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 66 km | 4 km |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2009 | 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M4.6 | 87 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 132 mph | 180 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in |
Coro has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.5").