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Weather & Climate in El Chaparro, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Chaparro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1520°N, 65.0173°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 73 km W of Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela | M4.4 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 33 km NE of Cantaura, Venezuela | M4.4 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Jun 7, 1993 | 30 km S of Cumaná, Venezuela | M3.6 | 148 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in |
El Chaparro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.4").