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Weather & Climate in Nirgua, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nirgua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 313.5 sq mi (811.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1504°N, 68.5648°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 12, 2009 | 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M6.4 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 116 km | 42 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 90 km | 26 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 45 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M4.7 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Sep 2, 2014 | 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 1991 | 22 km ESE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 48 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2006 | 28 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1996 | 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela | M4.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 15 km S of Los Rastrojos, Venezuela | M4.5 | 77 km | 33 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in |
Nirgua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.6").