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Weather & Climate in La Plata, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Plata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 313.4 sq mi (811.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3203°N, 71.2721°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 139 km | 40 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 98 km | 35 km |
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 146 km | 44 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M5.1 | 147 km | 99 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela | M5.0 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | M5.0 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M4.7 | 129 km | 128 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | M4.7 | 76 km | 19 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 27 km SSW of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 1999 | 31 km WNW of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in |
La Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (0.8").