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 Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,603/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3863°N, 67.0582°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
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").