Weather & Climate in El Sombrero, Venezuela

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

El Sombrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.4 km²)
Population Density1,603/sq mi
Coordinates9.3863°N, 67.0582°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

May 4, 2009 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela M5.5 91 km 6 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 143 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2022 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela M4.5 53 km 10 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 131 km 18 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 144 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2019 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.1 138 km 19 km
Oct 25, 1995 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 142 km 10 km
May 4, 2009 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela M4.0 95 km 4 km
Aug 16, 2014 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela M4.0 139 km 8 km
Mar 25, 2012 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.7 126 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2019 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.5 136 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2014 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela M3.4 126 km 5 km
Nov 3, 2012 3 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.1 128 km 5 km
May 30, 1993 47 km SE of Calabozo, Venezuela M3.0 78 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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 300 134 km
1906 CARACAS Earthquake - - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
September 80°F (26°C) 5.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in

El Sombrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in July to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.2").

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