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Weather & Climate in La Grita, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Grita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,777 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,777 ft (1,456 m) |
| Area | 315.3 sq mi (816.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1332°N, 71.9839°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 79 km | 9 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 89 km | 39 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 107 km | 30 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 149 km | 123 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.1 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.1 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 145 km | 129 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 88 km | 37 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 7 km E of Tona, Colombia | M4.8 | 145 km | 166 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.8 | 73 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in |
La Grita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in January to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.8").