The climate of Mene Grande is
tropical, with a dry season from January to March and a rainy season from May to November, with April and December as transitional months. The wettest months are September and October. However, the rains are quite irregular from one year another.
Temperatures are very high all year round.
The city is located northwest of Venezuela, in the state of Zulia, at almost 10 degrees north latitude and a short distance from Lake Maracaibo. To the east are the first foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Mérida, while further south-east is the Pico El Turmal, 3,540 meters (11,614 feet) high.
The city is on the edge 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 abundant rains here as well. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October.
Mene Grande - Climate data
The
average temperature of the coldest month (November) is of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 29.6 °C (85.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Mene Grande - Average temperatures (1991-2018) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | 24.2 | 33.9 | 29 | 76 | 93 | 84.3 |
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February | 24.5 | 34.4 | 29.4 | 76 | 94 | 84.9 |
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March | 24.9 | 34.4 | 29.6 | 77 | 94 | 85.4 |
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April | 25 | 34.1 | 29.5 | 77 | 93 | 85.2 |
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May | 25.1 | 33.9 | 29.5 | 77 | 93 | 85.1 |
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June | 24.9 | 34.3 | 29.6 | 77 | 94 | 85.3 |
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July | 24.6 | 34.4 | 29.5 | 76 | 94 | 85.1 |
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August | 24.6 | 34.5 | 29.6 | 76 | 94 | 85.2 |
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September | 24.4 | 34.2 | 29.3 | 76 | 93 | 84.7 |
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October | 24.2 | 33.5 | 28.8 | 76 | 92 | 83.9 |
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November | 24.2 | 33 | 28.6 | 76 | 91 | 83.5 |
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December | 24 | 33.2 | 28.6 | 75 | 92 | 83.6 |
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Year | 24.5 | 34 | 29.2 | 76.2 | 93.1 | 84.5 |
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Precipitation amounts to 1325 millimeters (52.2 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest months (January, February) to 180 mm (7.1 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
Mene Grande - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 30 | 1.2 | 3 |
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February | 30 | 1.2 | 3 |
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March | 50 | 2 | 6 |
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April | 120 | 4.7 | 9 |
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May | 150 | 5.9 | 11 |
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June | 130 | 5.1 | 10 |
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July | 100 | 3.9 | 10 |
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August | 135 | 5.3 | 12 |
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September | 170 | 6.7 | 12 |
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October | 180 | 7.1 | 14 |
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November | 145 | 5.7 | 10 |
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December | 85 | 3.3 | 7 |
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Year | 1325 | 52.2 | 108 |
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Mene Grande - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2018
January is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
February is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in February 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (94 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F) in March 2000.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 38.7 °C (101.7 °F) in March 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
April is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in April 2015.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in April 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.1 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in May 2009.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in May 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.3 °C (93.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it dropped to 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in June 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in July 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F) in August 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in August 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.1 °C (68.2 °F) in September 2005.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in September 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °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). However, it dropped to 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in October 2001.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
November, the least warm month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) in November 1997.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
December is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in December 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in December 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).