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Weather & Climate in Los Roques, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Roques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 313.0 sq mi (810.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9484°N, 66.6784°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 8, 2005 | 144 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.7 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Apr 16, 2017 | 115 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.5 | 36 km | 13 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 139 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.5 | 31 km | 63 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 217 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.2 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Feb 8, 2001 | near the coast of Venezuela | M3.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 1996 | 158 km NE of Guatire, Venezuela | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 5 | 167 mph | 275 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 2 | 98 mph | 252 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 104 mph | 80 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 150 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 150 mph | 103 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in |
Los Roques has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (0.5").