Cantaura weather in May
In May, Cantaura sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 79 mm of rain across 12.3 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 33°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of May to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Cantaura's 11th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cantaura's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- 12.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 5:31 AM – 5:56 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.52 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.9
- out of 10
Cantaura is place in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 33°C by the end.
A typical May day in Cantaura reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 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 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | 34 | 24 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | 34 | 24 |
| 6 | 34 | 24 |
| 7 | 34 | 24 |
| 8 | 34 | 24 |
| 9 | 34 | 24 |
| 10 | 34 | 24 |
| 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 12 | 34 | 24 |
| 13 | 34 | 24 |
| 14 | 34 | 24 |
| 15 | 34 | 24 |
| 16 | 34 | 24 |
| 17 | 34 | 24 |
| 18 | 34 | 24 |
| 19 | 33 | 24 |
| 20 | 33 | 24 |
| 21 | 33 | 24 |
| 22 | 33 | 24 |
| 23 | 33 | 24 |
| 24 | 33 | 23 |
| 25 | 33 | 23 |
| 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 27 | 33 | 23 |
| 28 | 33 | 23 |
| 29 | 33 | 23 |
| 30 | 33 | 23 |
| 31 | 33 | 23 |
How May really feels in Cantaura
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Cantaura weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 22° | 8 | 2.2 | 11.5 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 33° / 22° | 5 | 1.1 | 11.7 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 34° / 23° | 14 | 1.9 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 35° / 23° | 32 | 4.8 | 12.2 | 2.8 |
| May | 34° / 24° | 79 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 32° / 23° | 102 | 18.3 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 31° / 23° | 109 | 20.8 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 32° / 23° | 123 | 21.1 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 33° / 23° | 103 | 17.9 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 33° / 23° | 83 | 15.6 | 11.8 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 33° / 23° | 66 | 13.1 | 11.6 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 33° / 23° | 25 | 6.8 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 30 | 70 |
| 3 | 30 | 70 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 28 | 72 |
| 6 | 27 | 73 |
| 7 | 27 | 73 |
| 8 | 27 | 73 |
| 9 | 27 | 73 |
| 10 | 26 | 74 |
| 11 | 26 | 74 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 25 | 75 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 27 | 73 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 26 | 74 |
| 19 | 27 | 73 |
| 20 | 27 | 73 |
| 21 | 27 | 73 |
| 22 | 27 | 73 |
| 23 | 26 | 74 |
| 24 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 26 | 74 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 26 | 74 |
| 31 | 26 | 74 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Cantaura gets around 79 mm of rain over 12.3 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 38% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 28 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 8 | 32 |
| 9 | 33 |
| 10 | 33 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 35 |
| 13 | 35 |
| 14 | 36 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 38 |
| 18 | 39 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 41 |
| 21 | 42 |
| 22 | 43 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 45 |
| 25 | 46 |
| 26 | 47 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 49 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 51 |
| 31 | 52 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 44% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 86% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
| Oppressive (%) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 60 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 23 | 48 | 28 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 22 | 48 | 29 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 21 | 48 | 30 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 20 | 48 | 31 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 19 | 48 | 32 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 18 | 47 | 34 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 17 | 47 | 35 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 17 | 47 | 36 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 16 | 47 | 37 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 46 | 37 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 15 | 46 | 38 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 14 | 45 | 39 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 14 | 45 | 40 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 14 | 44 | 41 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 13 | 43 | 42 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 13 | 42 | 43 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 13 | 41 | 44 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 13 | 40 | 45 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 46 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 12 | 39 | 47 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 12 | 38 | 48 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 12 | 37 | 50 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 11 | 37 | 51 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 11 | 36 | 52 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 10 | 36 | 53 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 55 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 55 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 57 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 57 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 59 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 60 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 15 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of May to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:35 AM to 5:30 AM, and sunset from 5:54 PM to 6:00 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:35 | 5:54 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:35 | 5:54 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 5:34 | 5:55 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 5:34 | 5:55 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:34 | 5:55 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 5:55 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 5:55 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 5:55 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 5:32 | 5:55 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 5:32 | 5:55 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 5:32 | 5:56 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 5:32 | 5:56 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 5:32 | 5:56 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:56 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:56 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:56 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:57 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:57 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:30 | 5:57 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:30 | 5:57 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 5:57 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 5:58 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 5:58 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 5:58 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 5:58 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 5:59 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 5:59 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 5:59 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 5:59 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 6:00 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 5:30 | 6:00 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.52 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.75 kWh/m² to a high of 5.97 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 5.52 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Cantaura
In May, Cantaura sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Cantaura's rainy season runs May–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Cantaura?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Cantaura.
What to pack for Cantaura in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Cantaura sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Cantaura in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cantaura peaks around March 21 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 10 (very high).
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 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Cantaura in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cantaura is worst in June — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.6× the cleanest month (January, 19 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) | 19 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 22 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 19 | Moderate |
Where is Cantaura?
Cantaura sits at 9.3°N, 64.4°W, 263 m above sea level, in Venezuela. The nearest listed city is Anaco, 18 km away.
Topography around Cantaura
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cantaura.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cantaura has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 67 m around an average of 235 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 156 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,639 m.
The land around Cantaura is covered by trees (46%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, trees (70%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) and grassland (45%) 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 Cantaura (9.3057°, -64.3584°, elevation 263 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).