Weather & Climate in Otrabanda, Curacao
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otrabanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 55.6 sq mi (144.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1089°N, 68.9383°W |
| Timezone | America/Curacao |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 52 km SE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.5 | 122 km | 13 km |
| May 25, 2024 | 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 76 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.4 | 86 km | 17 km |
| Mar 4, 1997 | 48 km S of Coro, Venezuela | M4.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 85 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.3 | 63 km | 27 km |
| Sep 28, 2009 | 2 km E of Coro, Venezuela | M4.3 | 111 km | 27 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 60 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.2 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 45 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.2 | 130 km | 50 km |
| Aug 14, 2014 | 67 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.2 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 13 km E of Coro, Venezuela | M4.1 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 54 km NE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.1 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Oct 2, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.1 | 79 km | 19 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 47 km SE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.0 | 113 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 214 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 132 mph | 85 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 186 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 149 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in |
Otrabanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (0.6").