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Weather & Climate in Motatán, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Motatán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,729/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3918°N, 70.5906°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
125 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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 92 km | 40 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 31 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela | M5.0 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 39 km | 25 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 25 km | 4 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 70 km | 23 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 59 km | 37 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in |
Motatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (1.1").