, tempered by the altitude. The rains are irregular and distributed in the period from April to November, with a maximum from May to July, while from December to March it is the dry season.
The city is the capital of the state of Lara and is located northwest of Venezuela, at 10 degrees north latitude and 600 meters (2,000 feet) above sea level. The metropolitan area includes a few other cities, including Quíbor.
Temperatures are high all year round, but they are a bit lower than in the plains. In addition, the wind, which blows often, reduces the feeling of heat. The hottest time of the year is from February to April, before the rainy period, when, however, the humidity increases.
Although we are in an arid area, there are mountainous areas around that are much greener. For example, in the southwest is the Yacambú National Park, where the altitude reaches 2,240 meters (7,349 feet).
, which can sometimes affect the north coast of Venezuela, although more rarely than in the central and northern part of the Caribbean. However, it cannot be ruled out that a hurricane or tropical storm can bring abundant rains here as well. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.9 °C, with a minimum of
19.5 °C and a maximum of
30.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
9 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
12.5 kph.
February is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.5 °C, with a minimum of
19.8 °C and a maximum of
31.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
8 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
20.3 °C and a maximum of
31.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
14 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.
April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.3 °C, with a minimum of
21.2 °C and a maximum of
31.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
14.3 kph.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.9 °C, with a minimum of
21.3 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.3 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.3 °C, with a minimum of
20.9 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.6 kph.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.5 °C and a maximum of
29.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.7 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.7 °C, with a minimum of
20.7 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.2 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.1 °C, with a minimum of
21 °C and a maximum of
31.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.6 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
20.9 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.6 °C, with a minimum of
20.8 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.1 °C, with a minimum of
20.2 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.