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Weather & Climate in Pampatar, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pampatar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0009°N, 63.7930°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
293 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 9, 1997 | 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M7.0 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Oct 4, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.2 | 135 km | 110 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 126 km | 77 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 134 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 141 km | 86 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 126 km | 91 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 111 km | 111 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 146 km | 98 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 40 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 147 km | 28 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 42 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Oct 15, 1991 | 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 132 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 5 | 161 mph | 242 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 168 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 130 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1530 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 4 | 47 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 71 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | - | 81 | 56 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in |
Pampatar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (0.9").