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Weather & Climate in San Sebastián, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Sebastián has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 95.4 sq mi (247.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9411°N, 67.1718°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 119 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 34 km | 6 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 35 km | 4 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2019 | 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela | M3.4 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 47 km SE of Calabozo, Venezuela | M3.0 | 140 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 71 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in |
San Sebastián has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (0.6").