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Weather & Climate in Pos Chiquito, Aruba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pos Chiquito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1,043.8 sq mi (2,703.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.4650°N, 69.9623°W |
| Timezone | America/Aruba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 28, 2001 | 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.3 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Mar 25, 1990 | 160 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 60 km | 19 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 26 km | 15 km |
| Mar 31, 1990 | 155 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2009 | 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M4.6 | 113 km | 29 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 132 km NNW of Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela | M4.5 | 95 km | 28 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | near the coast of Venezuela | M4.5 | 113 km | 48 km |
| Feb 16, 2004 | 136 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.5 | 56 km | 41 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 132 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 62 km | 17 km |
| May 25, 2024 | 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 133 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.4 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 187 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 76 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 16 km | 26 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 85 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.3 | 59 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 155 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 256 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 132 mph | 85 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 175 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 146 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 2 | 98 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in |
Pos Chiquito has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.4").