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Weather & Climate in Mérida, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mérida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,557 ft (1,389 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31,088/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5790°N, 71.1692°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 130 km | 35 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 112 km | 25 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 127 km | 37 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela | M4.8 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.8 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Feb 13, 1998 | 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 55 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 25 km |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.7 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.7 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 35 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.6 | 145 km | 64 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in |
Mérida has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 60°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.9").