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Weather & Climate in Higuerote, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higuerote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 313.2 sq mi (811.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4829°N, 66.1010°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M5.4 | 87 km | 24 km |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2005 | 144 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.7 | 90 km | 6 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 44 km | 11 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1993 | 122 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2011 | near the coast of Venezuela | M4.0 | 146 km | 11 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 78 km NNW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.0 | 134 km | 31 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 115 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.0 | 69 km | 6 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 110 km | 4 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 |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 293 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MANCUTO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 25 | 59 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 56 km |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 135 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in |
Higuerote has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and March the driest (1.2").