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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz de Bucaral, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz de Bucaral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,769 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,769 ft (844 m) |
| Area | 313.2 sq mi (811.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8192°N, 69.2768°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 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 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 1999 | 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 122 km | 40 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 64 km | 7 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 17 km | 42 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 39 km | 26 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 137 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 132 mph | 232 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 150 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in |
Santa Cruz de Bucaral has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").