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. 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) |
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").