Weather & Climate in Urachiche, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urachiche has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 313.5 sq mi (811.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1585°N, 69.0078°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 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 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 114 km | 40 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 81 km | 42 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 81 km | 26 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 73 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 1999 | 31 km WNW of Carora, Venezuela | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 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 | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in |
Urachiche has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.5").