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Weather & Climate in San Cristóbal, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Cristóbal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Area | 95.4 sq mi (247.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,039/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7659°N, 72.2358°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,255 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 138 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 45 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 149 km | 43 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 55 km | 39 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 134 km | 164 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 137 km | 155 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 144 km | 160 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 51 km | 9 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 142 km | 160 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 128 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 134 km | 158 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 138 km | 159 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 165 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 142 km | 162 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 133 km | 156 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 141 km | 159 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 144 km | 159 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 167 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in |
San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (2.1").