Weather & Climate in El Tocuyo, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tocuyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,021 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Area | 861.4 sq mi (2,231.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7871°N, 69.7929°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 30, 1999 | 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 101 km | 35 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 72 km | 7 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 37 km | 40 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 75 km | 1 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 116 km | 42 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela | M5.0 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 92 km | 25 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 85 km | 23 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 26 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in |
El Tocuyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in January to 74°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.7").