All Countries
Weather & Climate in El Limón, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Limón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3059°N, 67.6321°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 55 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 62 km | 1 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 29 km | 18 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 37 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 35 km | 19 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 61 km | 4 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 21 km | 8 km |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.7 | 32 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1996 | 5 km NNE of Nirgua, Venezuela | M3.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2019 | 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela | M3.4 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 1993 | 23 km N of Chichiriviche, Venezuela | M3.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.1 | 31 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 104 mph | 264 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 43 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in |
El Limón has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (0.6").