La Guaira weather in December
In December, La Guaira sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 61 mm of rain across 14.9 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is La Guaira's 3rd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see La Guaira's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- 14.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:12 AM – 5:35 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.95 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
La Guaira is city in Vargas state, Venezuela.
- Density
- 17/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1589
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in La Guaira reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 20 |
| 2 | 28 | 20 |
| 3 | 28 | 20 |
| 4 | 28 | 20 |
| 5 | 28 | 20 |
| 6 | 28 | 20 |
| 7 | 28 | 20 |
| 8 | 28 | 20 |
| 9 | 28 | 20 |
| 10 | 28 | 20 |
| 11 | 28 | 20 |
| 12 | 28 | 20 |
| 13 | 28 | 20 |
| 14 | 28 | 20 |
| 15 | 28 | 20 |
| 16 | 28 | 20 |
| 17 | 28 | 20 |
| 18 | 28 | 20 |
| 19 | 28 | 20 |
| 20 | 28 | 20 |
| 21 | 28 | 20 |
| 22 | 28 | 20 |
| 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 24 | 28 | 20 |
| 25 | 28 | 20 |
| 26 | 28 | 20 |
| 27 | 28 | 19 |
| 28 | 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 28 | 19 |
| 30 | 28 | 19 |
| 31 | 28 | 19 |
La Guaira weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-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 | 28° / 19° | 29 | 9 | 11.4 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 29° / 19° | 26 | 7 | 11.6 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 30° / 20° | 48 | 8.8 | 11.9 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 30° / 21° | 120 | 16 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| May | 30° / 21° | 145 | 19.6 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 21° | 107 | 19 | 12.6 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 21° | 130 | 22.3 | 12.6 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 182 | 25.5 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 191 | 25.1 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 214 | 27 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 179 | 24.1 | 11.5 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 28° / 20° | 61 | 14.9 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 65 |
| 2 | 35 | 65 |
| 3 | 35 | 65 |
| 4 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 37 | 63 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 41 | 59 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 50 | 50 |
| 21 | 51 | 49 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 55 | 45 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 59 | 41 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in December
La Guaira gets around 61 mm of rain over 14.9 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 48% and peaks near 66% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 |
| 2 | 65 |
| 3 | 63 |
| 4 | 62 |
| 5 | 61 |
| 6 | 59 |
| 7 | 58 |
| 8 | 57 |
| 9 | 55 |
| 10 | 54 |
| 11 | 53 |
| 12 | 52 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 49 |
| 15 | 48 |
| 16 | 47 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 44 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 41 |
| 24 | 39 |
| 25 | 38 |
| 26 | 37 |
| 27 | 36 |
| 28 | 35 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 33 |
| 31 | 32 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 69% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 77% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 |
| Muggy (%) | 75 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 56 |
| Oppressive (%) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 7 | 75 | 18 |
| 2 | 0 | 7 | 76 | 17 |
| 3 | 0 | 8 | 75 | 17 |
| 4 | 0 | 10 | 74 | 16 |
| 5 | 0 | 11 | 74 | 15 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 74 | 14 |
| 7 | 0 | 13 | 73 | 14 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 73 | 13 |
| 9 | 1 | 15 | 72 | 12 |
| 10 | 1 | 16 | 72 | 11 |
| 11 | 1 | 17 | 72 | 10 |
| 12 | 1 | 18 | 72 | 9 |
| 13 | 1 | 19 | 72 | 8 |
| 14 | 1 | 20 | 72 | 7 |
| 15 | 1 | 21 | 71 | 7 |
| 16 | 1 | 21 | 72 | 6 |
| 17 | 1 | 22 | 72 | 5 |
| 18 | 1 | 23 | 71 | 5 |
| 19 | 1 | 24 | 71 | 4 |
| 20 | 1 | 24 | 71 | 4 |
| 21 | 2 | 25 | 69 | 4 |
| 22 | 2 | 26 | 69 | 3 |
| 23 | 2 | 27 | 68 | 3 |
| 24 | 2 | 28 | 67 | 3 |
| 25 | 2 | 30 | 65 | 3 |
| 26 | 3 | 31 | 63 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 | 32 | 62 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 | 34 | 61 | 2 |
| 29 | 3 | 35 | 60 | 2 |
| 30 | 3 | 37 | 58 | 2 |
| 31 | 4 | 38 | 56 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 7 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 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 6:05 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 5:30 PM to 5:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:05 | 5:30 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:05 | 5:30 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:06 | 5:31 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:06 | 5:31 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 6:07 | 5:31 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 6:07 | 5:32 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:08 | 5:32 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:08 | 5:32 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:09 | 5:33 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:09 | 5:33 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:10 | 5:33 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:10 | 5:34 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:11 | 5:34 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:11 | 5:35 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:12 | 5:35 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:12 | 5:35 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:13 | 5:36 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:13 | 5:36 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:14 | 5:37 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:14 | 5:37 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:15 | 5:38 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:15 | 5:38 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:16 | 5:39 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:16 | 5:39 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:40 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:40 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:41 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:41 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:42 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:19 | 5:42 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 6:19 | 5:43 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.95 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.95 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.95 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 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| 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 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for La Guaira
None of La Guaira's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
La Guaira's rainy season runs April–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit La Guaira?
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 La Guaira for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for La Guaira in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, La Guaira sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near La Guaira in December
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in La Guaira in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in La Guaira peaks around March 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 9 (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) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in La Guaira 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 La Guaira is worst in June — around 33 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (January, 13 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) | 13 | 16 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 20 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is La Guaira?
La Guaira sits at 10.6°N, 66.9°W, 15 m above sea level, in Venezuela. The nearest listed city is Maiquetía, 3.0 km away.
Topography around La Guaira
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of La Guaira.
Within 3 km, the terrain around La Guaira has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,189 m around an average of 173 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,624 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,727 m.
The land around La Guaira is covered by water (48%) and trees (30%) within 3 km, water (48%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and trees (50%) and water (35%) 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 La Guaira (10.6016°, -66.9329°, elevation 15 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).