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Weather & Climate in Urica, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7140°N, 64.0076°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 9, 1997 | 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M7.0 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.6 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Dec 26, 1998 | 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela | M5.0 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 50 km SSE of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.9 | 113 km | 23 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 42 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 36 km E of Maturín, Venezuela | M4.8 | 127 km | 38 km |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2019 | 31 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1998 | 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.7 | 106 km | 38 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 47 km ESE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.7 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 23 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 49 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2019 | 21 km SSE of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.6 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Caripito, Venezuela | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela | M4.6 | 103 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1530 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 4 | 110 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 90 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | - | 81 | 114 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in |
Urica has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.7").