Caicara del Orinoco weather in December
In December, Caicara del Orinoco sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 20 mm of rain across 5.2 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Caicara del Orinoco's 3rd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Caicara del Orinoco's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- 5.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:04 AM – 5:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.87 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Caicara del Orinoco is city in Bolívar, Venezuela.
- Density
- 699/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical December day in Caicara del Orinoco reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 | 24 |
| 3 | 32 | 24 |
| 4 | 32 | 24 |
| 5 | 32 | 24 |
| 6 | 32 | 24 |
| 7 | 32 | 24 |
| 8 | 32 | 24 |
| 9 | 32 | 24 |
| 10 | 32 | 24 |
| 11 | 32 | 24 |
| 12 | 32 | 24 |
| 13 | 32 | 24 |
| 14 | 32 | 24 |
| 15 | 32 | 24 |
| 16 | 33 | 24 |
| 17 | 33 | 24 |
| 18 | 33 | 24 |
| 19 | 33 | 24 |
| 20 | 33 | 24 |
| 21 | 33 | 24 |
| 22 | 33 | 24 |
| 23 | 33 | 24 |
| 24 | 33 | 24 |
| 25 | 33 | 24 |
| 26 | 33 | 24 |
| 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 29 | 33 | 24 |
| 30 | 33 | 24 |
| 31 | 33 | 24 |
How December really feels in Caicara del Orinoco
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Caicara del Orinoco weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 6th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 24° | 5 | 1.2 | 11.6 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 34° / 25° | 4 | 1 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 35° / 26° | 16 | 2.1 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 35° / 26° | 90 | 10.4 | 12.2 | 2.4 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 200 | 20 | 12.3 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 265 | 25.7 | 12.4 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 271 | 28.2 | 12.4 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 31° / 24° | 230 | 27.8 | 12.3 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 32° / 24° | 163 | 24 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 32° / 24° | 123 | 21 | 11.8 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 32° / 24° | 72 | 14.4 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 33° / 24° | 20 | 5.2 | 11.6 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 52 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 52 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 51 | 49 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 50 | 50 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 50 | 50 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 51 | 49 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 54 | 46 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 60 | 40 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Caicara del Orinoco gets around 20 mm of rain over 5.2 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 17% and peaks near 29% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 22 |
| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 20 |
| 12 | 20 |
| 13 | 19 |
| 14 | 18 |
| 15 | 17 |
| 16 | 16 |
| 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 15 |
| 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 21 | 13 |
| 22 | 12 |
| 23 | 12 |
| 24 | 12 |
| 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 10 |
| 28 | 10 |
| 29 | 9 |
| 30 | 9 |
| 31 | 8 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 56% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 56 |
| Oppressive (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 |
| Miserable (%) | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 72 | 15 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 72 | 14 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 72 | 12 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 72 | 11 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 71 | 10 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 71 | 9 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 70 | 8 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 69 | 7 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 68 | 6 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 67 | 6 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 66 | 5 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 64 | 5 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 62 | 5 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 61 | 4 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 60 | 4 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 57 | 4 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 56 | 3 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 55 | 3 |
| 19 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 52 | 3 |
| 20 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 51 | 3 |
| 21 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 49 | 3 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 46 | 47 | 2 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 47 | 45 | 2 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 44 | 2 |
| 25 | 0 | 6 | 50 | 42 | 2 |
| 26 | 0 | 7 | 51 | 40 | 2 |
| 27 | 0 | 7 | 53 | 39 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 8 | 53 | 37 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 8 | 55 | 35 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 | 9 | 55 | 34 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 | 10 | 56 | 32 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 6:11 AM, and sunset from 5:32 PM to 5:45 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 5:57 | 5:32 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 5:57 | 5:32 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 5:58 | 5:33 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 5:58 | 5:33 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 5:59 | 5:33 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 5:59 | 5:34 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:34 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:34 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:35 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:35 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:36 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:36 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:36 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:37 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:04 | 5:37 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:04 | 5:38 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:05 | 5:38 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:05 | 5:38 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:39 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:39 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:40 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:07 | 5:40 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:07 | 5:41 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:41 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:42 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:09 | 5:42 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:09 | 5:43 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:10 | 5:43 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:10 | 5:44 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:11 | 5:44 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:11 | 5:45 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.87 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.51 kWh/m² to a high of 6.12 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.87 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Caicara del Orinoco
None of Caicara del Orinoco's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Caicara del Orinoco's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Caicara del Orinoco?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Caicara del Orinoco for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Caicara del Orinoco in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Caicara del Orinoco sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Caicara del Orinoco in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Caicara del Orinoco peaks around March 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Caicara del Orinoco in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Caicara del Orinoco is worst in April — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (December, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 14 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 24 | Moderate |
| Apr | 26 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Moderate |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Caicara del Orinoco?
Caicara del Orinoco sits at 7.6°N, 66.2°W, 53 m above sea level, in Venezuela. The nearest listed city is San Fernando de Apure, 146 km away.
Topography around Caicara del Orinoco
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Caicara del Orinoco.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Caicara del Orinoco has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 101 m around an average of 36 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 337 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 963 m.
The land around Caicara del Orinoco is covered by water (36%), trees (24%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, grassland (52%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and grassland (69%) and trees (26%) within 80 km.
Venezuela travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 0% of US
- price level, 2011
- GDP per capita
- $3,495
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 12.6
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 39
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 520
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Caicara del Orinoco (7.635°, -66.1681°, elevation 53 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).