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Weather & Climate in Punto Fijo, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punto Fijo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 18.5 sq mi (47.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,678/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.6915°N, 70.1992°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 30, 1999 | 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.3 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 134 km | 42 km |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.1 | 109 km | 69 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 77 km | 19 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 45 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M4.7 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2009 | 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M4.6 | 31 km | 29 km |
| Sep 2, 2014 | 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 54 km ENE of Santa Rita, Venezuela | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 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 |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 222 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 132 mph | 168 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 264 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in |
Punto Fijo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in January to 86°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.4").