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Weather & Climate in Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Teresa del Tuy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 109.7 sq mi (284.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2329°N, 66.6647°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 38 km | 6 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2024 | 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 55 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Jul 1, 1993 | 122 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 45 km | 4 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 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MANCUTO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 25 | 112 km |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 123 km |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 81 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in |
Santa Teresa del Tuy has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.9").