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Weather & Climate in Puerto Píritu, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Píritu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0590°N, 65.0370°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M5.4 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.7 | 54 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 1998 | 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.7 | 76 km | 38 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela | M4.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 33 km NE of Cantaura, Venezuela | M4.4 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 33 km WNW of Araya, Venezuela | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1999 | 48 km SE of Cumaná, Venezuela | M4.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 104 km W of Juan Griego, Venezuela | M4.3 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 1998 | 40 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.3 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1993 | 122 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1997 | 29 km S of Porlamar, Venezuela | M4.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2011 | near the coast of Venezuela | M4.0 | 73 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MANCUTO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 25 | 148 km |
| 1530 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 4 | 125 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 86 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 104 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in |
Puerto Píritu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (0.5").