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Weather & Climate in La Dolorita, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Dolorita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,392 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,392 ft (1,034 m) |
| Area | 327.5 sq mi (848.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4883°N, 66.7861°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 12, 2009 | 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M6.4 | 127 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 40 km | 6 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2017 | 115 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.5 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 43 km | 11 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Jul 1, 1993 | 122 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 96 km | 8 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 42 km | 4 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 262 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 | 103 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 130 km |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 60 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 14 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in |
La Dolorita has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 69°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (0.8").