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Weather & Climate in Palmira, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palmira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,632 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,632 ft (1,107 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.8375°N, 72.2279°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,071 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 145 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 52 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 62 km | 39 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 56 km | 9 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 141 km | 164 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 149 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 145 km | 155 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 159 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 140 km | 158 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 142 km | 165 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 149 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 136 km | 164 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 159 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 147 km | 167 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 142 km | 158 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 74 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 156 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in |
Palmira has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 65°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (1.7").