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Weather & Climate in Urumaco, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urumaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 702.2 sq mi (1,818.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.2000°N, 70.2554°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 30, 1999 | 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.5 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 134 km | 40 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.3 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela | M5.1 | 124 km | 69 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | M5.1 | 104 km | 42 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela | M5.0 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 1996 | 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 150 km | 26 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela | M4.8 | 102 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 173 mph | 221 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in |
Urumaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.4").