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Weather & Climate in Tucacas, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tucacas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7901°N, 68.3256°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 45 km | 14 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 120 km | 42 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 66 km | 26 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M4.7 | 114 km | 21 km |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1996 | 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela | M4.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2014 | 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.6 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 48 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 52 km SE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.5 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 15 km S of Los Rastrojos, Venezuela | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 78 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 2024 | 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 14 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M4.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 47 km | 1 km |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.4 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Mar 4, 1997 | 48 km S of Coro, Venezuela | M4.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 56 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 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 3 | 104 mph | 220 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 150 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in |
Tucacas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (0.7").