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Weather & Climate in San Felipe, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Felipe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 276.1 sq mi (715.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3401°N, 68.7430°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 12, 2009 | 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M6.4 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 88 km | 42 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 64 km | 26 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 106 km | 19 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 45 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M4.7 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Aug 20, 1991 | 22 km ESE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 1996 | 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela | M4.6 | 43 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 104 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in |
San Felipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in January to 74°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (0.8").