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Weather & Climate in Maturín, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maturín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 179.7 sq mi (465.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,603/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7457°N, 63.1832°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
521 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 9, 1997 | 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M7.0 | 100 km | 20 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 118 km | 77 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.4 | 147 km | 63 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 127 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 110 km | 86 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 124 km | 91 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 111 km | 111 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 148 km | 77 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 146 km | 98 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 105 km | 50 km |
| Oct 15, 1991 | 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 94 km | 45 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 57 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 130 km | 107 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 40 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 94 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 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 |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1530 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 4 | 146 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 139 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | — | 81 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in |
Maturín has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.6").