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Weather & Climate in El Toro, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Toro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 312.7 sq mi (809.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9542°N, 71.6484°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 139 km | 44 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M5.1 | 84 km | 99 km |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.1 | 110 km | 69 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | M5.0 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela | M5.0 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia | M4.9 | 104 km | 55 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M4.7 | 70 km | 128 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia | M4.7 | 78 km | 39 km |
| Jul 23, 2009 | 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M4.6 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 134 km | 175 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia | M4.6 | 92 km | 43 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 71 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M4.5 | 103 km | 130 km |
| Mar 21, 1992 | 46 km ENE of Maicao, Colombia | M4.5 | 67 km | 91 km |
| May 16, 1993 | 57 km NE of Uribia, Colombia | M4.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2014 | 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia | M4.5 | 110 km | 23 km |
| Oct 14, 1995 | 61 km ENE of Uribia, Colombia | M4.5 | 107 km | 59 km |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 54 km ENE of Santa Rita, Venezuela | M4.5 | 65 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 272 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 132 mph | 278 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in |
El Toro has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.5").