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Weather & Climate in Güiria, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Güiria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5772°N, 62.2984°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,592 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 9, 1997 | 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M7.0 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Oct 4, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.2 | 67 km | 110 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 44 km | 77 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.0 | 37 km | 63 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.4 | 97 km | 70 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.4 | 14 km | 63 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 37 km | 108 km |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 85 km | 149 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 32 km | 86 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 65 km | 148 km |
| Aug 14, 2010 | 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 80 km | 137 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 45 km | 91 km |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.1 | 143 km | 26 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 31 km | 77 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 60 km | 111 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 231 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 167 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 157 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | — | 81 | 130 km |
| 1911 | TRINIDAD | Meteorological | — | — | 120 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Catherine | Stratovolcano | 840 m (2,756 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in |
Güiria has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and March the driest (1.7").