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Weather & Climate in Punta de Piedras, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punta de Piedras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9012°N, 64.0969°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 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 | 75 km | 20 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M5.4 | 141 km | 24 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 140 km | 111 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 47 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 57 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 146 km | 107 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 45 km NE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.8 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 42 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2019 | 31 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2012 | near the coast of Venezuela | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 51 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.8 | 137 km | 90 km |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 16 km N of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 141 km | 109 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 23 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 23 km N of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 135 km | 106 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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 | 263 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 193 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 153 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 | 22 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 46 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | - | 81 | 75 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in |
Punta de Piedras has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.6").