Weather & Climate in Dorp Soto, Curacao
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dorp Soto 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. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.2775°N, 69.1125°W |
| Timezone | America/Curacao |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Mar 25, 1990 | 160 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 58 km | 19 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2004 | 136 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.5 | 135 km | 41 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 52 km SE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.5 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.4 | 94 km | 17 km |
| May 25, 2024 | 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 132 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 76 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 88 km | 26 km |
| Sep 28, 2009 | 2 km E of Coro, Venezuela | M4.3 | 114 km | 27 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 40 km WSW of Coro, Venezuela | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 85 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.3 | 46 km | 27 km |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 136 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.3 | 138 km | 31 km |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 60 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.2 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 45 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.2 | 141 km | 50 km |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 13 km E of Coro, Venezuela | M4.1 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Oct 2, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.1 | 77 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 193 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 132 mph | 80 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 176 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 138 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in |
Dorp Soto has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.5").