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Weather & Climate in Santa María de Caparo, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María de Caparo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 94.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 315.5 sq mi (817.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7141°N, 71.4647°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
135 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 22, 1993 | 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia | M6.1 | 141 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 71 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 60 km | 9 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 72 km | 39 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 133 km | 43 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 94 km | 30 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 36 km ENE of Güicán, Colombia | M5.1 | 148 km | 49 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.1 | 64 km | 21 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.1 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 1990 | 19 km WSW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.0 | 120 km | 41 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 50 km | 37 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.8 | 63 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Santa María de Caparo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in December to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (1.3").