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. 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) |
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").