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Weather & Climate in Papelón, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papelón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9411°N, 69.4602°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 135 km | 40 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 76 km | 1 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 98 km | 25 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 66 km | 23 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 66 km | 0 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 77 km | 37 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 74 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 27 km SSW of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.7 | 75 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in |
Papelón has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in July to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (0.4").