Palo Negro weather in January
In January, Palo Negro sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 75 mm of rain across 19.6 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in January, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Palo Negro's 1st-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Palo Negro's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- 19.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:26 AM – 5:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Palo Negro is city in Venezuela.
- Founded
- 1936
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical January day in Palo Negro reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 18 |
| 2 | 27 | 18 |
| 3 | 27 | 18 |
| 4 | 27 | 18 |
| 5 | 27 | 18 |
| 6 | 27 | 18 |
| 7 | 27 | 18 |
| 8 | 27 | 18 |
| 9 | 27 | 18 |
| 10 | 27 | 18 |
| 11 | 27 | 18 |
| 12 | 27 | 18 |
| 13 | 27 | 18 |
| 14 | 27 | 18 |
| 15 | 27 | 18 |
| 16 | 27 | 18 |
| 17 | 27 | 18 |
| 18 | 27 | 18 |
| 19 | 27 | 18 |
| 20 | 27 | 18 |
| 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 22 | 27 | 18 |
| 23 | 27 | 18 |
| 24 | 27 | 18 |
| 25 | 27 | 18 |
| 26 | 27 | 18 |
| 27 | 27 | 18 |
| 28 | 27 | 18 |
| 29 | 27 | 18 |
| 30 | 27 | 18 |
| 31 | 27 | 18 |
Palo Negro weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 18° | 75 | 19.6 | 11.5 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 28° / 19° | 64 | 15.9 | 11.7 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 19° | 104 | 18.1 | 11.9 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 20° | 171 | 22.4 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| May | 29° / 21° | 161 | 21.1 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 28° / 20° | 116 | 20.7 | 12.6 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 28° / 20° | 133 | 22.8 | 12.5 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 28° / 20° | 127 | 21.6 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 29° / 20° | 115 | 19.2 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 29° / 20° | 140 | 21.4 | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 28° / 20° | 167 | 23.7 | 11.5 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 27° / 19° | 96 | 20.6 | 11.4 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in January, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 36% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 58 | 42 |
| 5 | 58 | 42 |
| 6 | 58 | 42 |
| 7 | 57 | 43 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 56 | 44 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 56 | 44 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 55 | 45 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 57 | 43 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 58 | 42 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 59 | 41 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Palo Negro gets around 75 mm of rain over 19.6 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 63% and peaks near 67% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 61 |
| 3 | 61 |
| 4 | 62 |
| 5 | 62 |
| 6 | 63 |
| 7 | 63 |
| 8 | 64 |
| 9 | 65 |
| 10 | 65 |
| 11 | 66 |
| 12 | 66 |
| 13 | 66 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 66 |
| 16 | 66 |
| 17 | 66 |
| 18 | 65 |
| 19 | 65 |
| 20 | 64 |
| 21 | 64 |
| 22 | 63 |
| 23 | 63 |
| 24 | 62 |
| 25 | 61 |
| 26 | 60 |
| 27 | 60 |
| 28 | 59 |
| 29 | 58 |
| 30 | 58 |
| 31 | 58 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the muggy band about 68% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 68% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Muggy (%) | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 28 | 68 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 28 | 69 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 29 | 68 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 29 | 68 | 1 |
| 5 | 2 | 30 | 67 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 29 | 69 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 29 | 69 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 29 | 70 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 29 | 70 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 29 | 70 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 30 | 69 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 30 | 69 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 31 | 68 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 31 | 69 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 32 | 68 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 32 | 68 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 33 | 67 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 33 | 67 | 0 |
| 25 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 26 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 34 | 64 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 5 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 6:27 AM, and sunset from 5:46 PM to 6:00 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 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:46 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:46 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:47 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:47 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:48 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:48 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:49 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:49 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:24 | 5:50 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:24 | 5:50 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:24 | 5:51 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:25 | 5:51 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:25 | 5:52 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:25 | 5:52 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:25 | 5:53 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:53 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:54 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:54 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:55 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:55 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:56 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:56 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:57 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:57 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:58 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:58 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:58 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:59 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:59 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 6:00 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:00 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.65 kWh/m² to a high of 5.78 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 5.05 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 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 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 | 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 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Is January a good time to visit Palo Negro?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Palo Negro for sightseeing.
What to pack for Palo Negro in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Palo Negro sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Palo Negro in January
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 51 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 26°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) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Palo Negro in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Palo Negro peaks around March 17 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 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 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Palo Negro in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Palo Negro is worst in June — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (December, 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 | 19 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| 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 | 19 | Moderate |
| Apr | 26 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Palo Negro?
Palo Negro sits at 10.2°N, 67.5°W, 437 m above sea level, in Venezuela. The nearest listed city is Cagua, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Palo Negro
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Palo Negro.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Palo Negro has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 27 m around an average of 434 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 957 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,418 m.
The land around Palo Negro is covered by artificial surfaces (31%), grassland (25%) and cropland (21%) within 3 km, trees (27%) within 16 km, and trees (46%) and water (22%) 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 Palo Negro (10.1739°, -67.5419°, elevation 437 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).