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Weather & Climate in Santa Apolonia, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Apolonia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4714°N, 71.0121°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 40 km | 35 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 123 km | 40 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | M5.0 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela | M5.0 | 77 km | 15 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 30 km | 4 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 83 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 116 km | 23 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in |
Santa Apolonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.0").