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Weather & Climate in Lander, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lander has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 313.4 sq mi (811.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1833°N, 66.7000°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 146 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 34 km | 6 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.0 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 110 km | 8 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 42 km | 4 km |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 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 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 294 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 | 119 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 129 km |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 81 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in |
Lander has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.6").