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Weather & Climate in Valencia, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valencia 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 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Area | 46.0 sq mi (119.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 35,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1615°N, 68.0004°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 61 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2017 | 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.8 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 48 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1996 | 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela | M4.6 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 15 km S of Los Rastrojos, Venezuela | M4.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 15 km | 18 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 43 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2014 | 67 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela | M4.2 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 14 km | 19 km |
| Aug 24, 2019 | 35 km NNE of Barquisimeto, Venezuela | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 7 km W of Yaritagua, Venezuela | M4.1 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 52 km | 8 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 101 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1996 | 5 km NNE of Nirgua, Venezuela | M3.7 | 61 km | 33 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 | 283 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 | 86 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in |
Valencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.5").