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Weather & Climate in Pedernales, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pedernales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9710°N, 62.2520°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,350 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 4, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.2 | 133 km | 110 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 93 km | 77 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.0 | 104 km | 63 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.4 | 72 km | 63 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 93 km | 108 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 97 km | 91 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 73 km | 86 km |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 132 km | 148 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 133 km | 51 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 133 km | 41 km |
| Aug 14, 2010 | 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 148 km | 137 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 98 km | 77 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 101 km | 111 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 101 km | 98 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 48 km | 50 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 101 km | 89 km |
| Oct 15, 1991 | 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 74 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 138 mph | 289 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 220 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | TRINIDAD | Meteorological | — | — | 129 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in |
Pedernales has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (1.7").