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Weather & Climate in Zaraza, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaraza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 955.6 sq mi (2,475.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3503°N, 65.3245°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 14, 1997 | 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela | M4.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.7 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 33 km NE of Cantaura, Venezuela | M4.4 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1929 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 50 | 142 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 1.7 in |
Zaraza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.2").