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Weather & Climate in La Cruz de Taratara, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cruz de Taratara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0630°N, 69.7129°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 122 km | 40 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.3 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 47 km | 42 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 88 km | 26 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 27 km SSW of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M4.7 | 50 km | 21 km |
| Nov 20, 1999 | 31 km WNW of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 132 mph | 218 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in |
La Cruz de Taratara has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").