Weather & Climate in San José de Guaribe, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Guaribe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8603°N, 65.8131°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M5.4 | 117 km | 24 km |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.7 | 91 km | 6 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1993 | 122 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2011 | near the coast of Venezuela | M4.0 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 145 km | 4 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 78 km NNW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.0 | 147 km | 31 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 115 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.0 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 2001 | near the coast of Venezuela | M3.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MANCUTO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 25 | 128 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 86 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in |
San José de Guaribe has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (0.9").