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Weather & Climate in Palmasola, Venezuela

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Palmasola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates10.5936°N, 68.5442°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 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 69 km 14 km
Nov 27, 2009 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 129 km 7 km
Apr 15, 1997 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M5.3 104 km 10 km
Nov 24, 1990 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M5.1 98 km 42 km
Jun 5, 2001 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 141 km 19 km
Jan 8, 2010 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 132 km 5 km
Aug 26, 2021 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 135 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2017 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela M4.8 53 km 26 km
Jan 4, 2013 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.7 93 km 21 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 70 km 10 km
Jan 8, 2010 45 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 135 km 5 km
Sep 2, 2014 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 107 km 4 km
Apr 14, 2006 28 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M4.6 149 km 5 km
Aug 9, 2024 48 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela M4.6 74 km 10 km
Apr 24, 1992 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 120 km 10 km
Sep 1, 1996 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela M4.6 69 km 33 km
Jun 21, 2002 15 km S of Los Rastrojos, Venezuela M4.5 107 km 33 km
Feb 3, 2007 52 km SE of Coro, Venezuela M4.5 101 km 13 km
Jan 11, 2001 14 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.4 104 km 33 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 74 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2007 Felix Category 3 104 mph 245 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 138 mph 293 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 300 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in

Palmasola has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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