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Weather & Climate in La Luz, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Luz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 60.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 339.8 sq mi (880.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3942°N, 69.8236°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 78 km | 23 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 101 km | 25 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 86 km | 37 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.7 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.7 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 22 km SE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 8 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.6 | 57 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 38 km NNW of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 32 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 42 km NE of Mérida, Venezuela | M4.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 30, 2023 | Lara - Portuguesa region, Venezuela | M4.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2013 | 14 km N of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 42 km NNE of Mérida, Venezuela | M4.6 | 144 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in |
La Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (0.6").