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Weather & Climate in San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Carlos del Zulia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.9°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 420.0 sq mi (1,087.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0010°N, 71.9268°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 144 km | 44 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 115 km | 24 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | M5.0 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 143 km | 4 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 113 km | 169 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 139 km | 125 km |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 37 km E of Colón, Venezuela | M4.6 | 107 km | 26 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 42 km NNE of Mérida, Venezuela | M4.6 | 101 km | 29 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 130 km | 175 km |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 11 km SSE of Tucaní, Venezuela | M4.6 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 1994 | 19 km NE of Táriba, Venezuela | M4.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 42 km NE of Mérida, Venezuela | M4.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 8 km NNE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia | M4.6 | 113 km | 179 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 5.5 in |
San Carlos del Zulia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (2.1").