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Weather & Climate in Santa Elena de Arenales, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Elena de Arenales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 203.7 sq mi (527.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8206°N, 71.4657°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | M5.0 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela | M4.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 149 km | 37 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.8 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 1998 | 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | M4.7 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 8 km NNE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Feb 1, 2010 | 42 km NNE of Mérida, Venezuela | M4.6 | 53 km | 29 km |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 8 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.6 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 37 km E of Colón, Venezuela | M4.6 | 100 km | 26 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 42 km NE of Mérida, Venezuela | M4.6 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 1994 | 19 km NE of Táriba, Venezuela | M4.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 11 km SSE of Tucaní, Venezuela | M4.6 | 28 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in |
Santa Elena de Arenales has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.9").