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Weather & Climate in El Cafetal, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cafetal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,002 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,002 ft (915 m) |
| Area | 327.5 sq mi (848.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4654°N, 66.8295°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 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 | 123 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 36 km | 6 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2017 | 115 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.5 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 48 km | 11 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 91 km | 8 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 37 km | 4 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.0 | 138 km | 6 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 | 238 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 108 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 135 km |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 56 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 10 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in |
El Cafetal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 69°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (0.8").