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Weather & Climate in Quiriquire, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quiriquire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9795°N, 63.2199°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
728 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 |
| Oct 4, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.2 | 146 km | 110 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 98 km | 77 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.0 | 143 km | 63 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.4 | 134 km | 63 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 108 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 104 km | 91 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 93 km | 86 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 130 km | 77 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.1 | 89 km | 111 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 127 km | 98 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 134 km | 89 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.0 | 94 km | 50 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 235 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 | 125 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 122 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | — | 81 | 75 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in |
Quiriquire has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.7").