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Weather & Climate in Tacarigua, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tacarigua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 83.3 sq mi (215.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0862°N, 67.9198°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 69 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1996 | 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 15 km S of Los Rastrojos, Venezuela | M4.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 79 km | 1 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 17 km | 18 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 2014 | 67 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.2 | 147 km | 14 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 21 km | 19 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 7 km W of Yaritagua, Venezuela | M4.1 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 53 km | 8 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 94 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1996 | 5 km NNE of Nirgua, Venezuela | M3.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.7 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2019 | 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.5 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela | M3.4 | 6 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 83 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in |
Tacarigua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.5").