Climate - Coro (Venezuela)

The climate of Coro (or Santa Ana de Coro) is tropical arid, with a dry period from January to April, but with rare and irregular rains even in the rest of the year. However, the wettest period is from October to December.
The city is the capital of the state of Falcón and is located in the northwest of Venezuela, at 11 degrees north latitude, near the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Just to the north is the Paraguaná peninsula, connected to the mainland by an isthmus. At the beginning of the isthmus lies the Médanos de Coro National Park, which is home to large sand dunes.
To the south of the city there is a small mountain range, the Sierra de Coro (or Sierra de Falcón), whose altitude reaches about 1,400 meters (4,600 feet).
We are in a very hot and arid area due to the winds from the south, which blow from the northernmost part of the Andes, and which alternate with the trade winds coming from the east. Actually, a moderate wind blows all year round, but especially from January to August.
Coro lies in the southernmost part of the trajectory of hurricanes, 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 strong winds and abundant rains here as well. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October.

Coro - Climate data

In Coro, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F), that of the warmest month (September) is of 31.0 °C (87.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Coro, precipitation amounts to 385 millimeters (15.2 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 9 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (March) to 55 mm (2.2 in) in the wettest ones (October, December) Here is the average precipitation.
At Coro, the sea temperature ranges from 26 °C (79 °F) in January, February, March to 29 °C (84 °F) in October. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Coro, there are on average around 3190 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Coro - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2018

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In January, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Coro is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Coro is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Coro is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Coro is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 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 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 27 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In May, the weather in Coro is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In June, the weather in Coro is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.7 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In July, the weather in Coro is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the weather in Coro is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) and a maximum of 35.7 °C (96.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Coro is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) and a maximum of 35.7 °C (96.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 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 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Coro is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.2 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.7 °C (94.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in Coro is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In December, the weather in Coro is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.