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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz de los Taques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 104.1 sq mi (269.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.8235°N, 70.2564°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 30, 1999 | 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.3 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 149 km | 42 km |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.1 | 102 km | 69 km |
| Mar 25, 1990 | 160 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 76 km | 19 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 93 km | 15 km |
| Mar 31, 1990 | 155 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2014 | 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Jul 23, 2009 | 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M4.6 | 35 km | 29 km |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | near the coast of Venezuela | M4.5 | 119 km | 48 km |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 54 km ENE of Santa Rita, Venezuela | M4.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 52 km SE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.5 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 132 km NNW of Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela | M4.5 | 134 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 206 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 173 mph | 153 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 253 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in |
Santa Cruz de los Taques has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in January to 86°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.4").