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Weather & Climate in Maracaibo, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maracaibo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 537.8 sq mi (1,393.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6423°N, 71.6109°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 122 km | 44 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.1 | 141 km | 69 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M5.1 | 97 km | 99 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela | M5.0 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | M5.0 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia | M4.9 | 134 km | 55 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M4.7 | 80 km | 128 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | M4.7 | 128 km | 19 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia | M4.7 | 109 km | 39 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 145 km | 128 km |
| Nov 20, 1999 | 31 km WNW of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 134 km | 24 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 114 km | 175 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia | M4.6 | 98 km | 43 km |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 54 km ENE of Santa Rita, Venezuela | M4.5 | 60 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 59 km NNW of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.5 | 137 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in |
Maracaibo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (0.6").