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Weather & Climate in La Concepción, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Concepción has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 66.0 sq mi (170.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6192°N, 71.8381°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 100 km | 44 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M5.1 | 77 km | 99 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | M5.0 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela | M5.0 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia | M4.9 | 126 km | 55 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 133 km | 169 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 121 km | 128 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia | M4.7 | 101 km | 39 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M4.7 | 58 km | 128 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | M4.7 | 146 km | 19 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 93 km | 175 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 150 km | 58 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia | M4.6 | 74 km | 43 km |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 54 km ENE of Santa Rita, Venezuela | M4.5 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 13 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | M4.5 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia | M4.5 | 133 km | 112 km |
| Feb 24, 2014 | 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia | M4.5 | 84 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in |
La Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.6").