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Weather & Climate in El Cobre, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cobre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 313 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 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,227 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,227 ft (1,898 m) |
| Area | 315.3 sq mi (816.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0343°N, 72.0578°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
198 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 69 km | 9 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 79 km | 39 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 104 km | 24 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 95 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 139 km | 123 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 133 km | 129 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.1 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.1 | 68 km | 21 km |
| Oct 27, 1990 | 19 km WSW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.0 | 143 km | 41 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 81 km | 37 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 51 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M4.8 | 70 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in |
El Cobre has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 46°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (2.0").