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Weather & Climate in El Cantón, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cantón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 94.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 315.5 sq mi (817.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4780°N, 71.2969°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 22, 1993 | 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia | M6.1 | 113 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 114 km | 43 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 79 km | 39 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.1 | 75 km | 21 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 36 km ENE of Güicán, Colombia | M5.1 | 137 km | 49 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.1 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 1990 | 19 km WSW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.0 | 108 km | 41 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 38 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 52 km | 37 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 51 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M4.8 | 66 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in |
El Cantón has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (1.1").