Punto Fijo weather in October
In October, Punto Fijo sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 74 mm of rain across 12.9 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in October, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Punto Fijo's 9th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Punto Fijo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- 12.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:04 AM – 5:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.86 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Punto Fijo is city in Venezuela.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical October day in Punto Fijo reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 1°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 27 |
| 2 | 31 | 27 |
| 3 | 31 | 27 |
| 4 | 31 | 27 |
| 5 | 31 | 27 |
| 6 | 31 | 27 |
| 7 | 31 | 27 |
| 8 | 31 | 27 |
| 9 | 31 | 27 |
| 10 | 31 | 27 |
| 11 | 31 | 27 |
| 12 | 31 | 27 |
| 13 | 31 | 27 |
| 14 | 31 | 26 |
| 15 | 31 | 26 |
| 16 | 31 | 26 |
| 17 | 30 | 26 |
| 18 | 30 | 26 |
| 19 | 30 | 26 |
| 20 | 30 | 26 |
| 21 | 30 | 26 |
| 22 | 30 | 26 |
| 23 | 30 | 26 |
| 24 | 30 | 26 |
| 25 | 30 | 26 |
| 26 | 30 | 26 |
| 27 | 30 | 26 |
| 28 | 30 | 26 |
| 29 | 30 | 26 |
| 30 | 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 30 | 26 |
How October really feels in Punto Fijo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Punto Fijo weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 4th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 3 | 1.1 | 11.4 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 25° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.9 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 29° / 25° | 10 | 2.1 | 12.3 | 6.0 |
| May | 30° / 26° | 28 | 3.9 | 12.5 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 31° / 26° | 9 | 1.3 | 12.7 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 30° / 26° | 6 | 0.8 | 12.6 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 31° / 27° | 14 | 3 | 12.4 | 5.2 |
| Sep | 31° / 27° | 50 | 8.4 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 30° / 26° | 74 | 12.9 | 11.7 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 30° / 26° | 63 | 10.6 | 11.5 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 29° / 25° | 18 | 4.1 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 72 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 30 | 70 |
| 5 | 30 | 70 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 33 | 67 |
| 11 | 33 | 67 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 38 | 62 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 23 | 39 | 61 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 43 | 57 |
| 31 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Punto Fijo gets around 74 mm of rain over 12.9 wet days in October, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 41% and peaks near 43% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 |
| 2 | 37 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 38 |
| 5 | 38 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 39 |
| 8 | 40 |
| 9 | 40 |
| 10 | 41 |
| 11 | 42 |
| 12 | 42 |
| 13 | 42 |
| 14 | 43 |
| 15 | 43 |
| 16 | 43 |
| 17 | 43 |
| 18 | 43 |
| 19 | 43 |
| 20 | 43 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 43 |
| 23 | 43 |
| 24 | 43 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 42 |
| 27 | 42 |
| 28 | 41 |
| 29 | 41 |
| 30 | 41 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the miserable band about 71% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Oppressive (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| Miserable (%) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 80 |
| 2 | 20 | 80 |
| 3 | 20 | 80 |
| 4 | 21 | 79 |
| 5 | 21 | 79 |
| 6 | 21 | 79 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 24 | 76 |
| 11 | 25 | 75 |
| 12 | 26 | 74 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 28 | 72 |
| 15 | 29 | 71 |
| 16 | 29 | 71 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 31 | 69 |
| 19 | 31 | 69 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 42 | 58 |
Wind in October
Winds average 21 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 22 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | breezy |
| 2 | 22 | breezy |
| 3 | 22 | breezy |
| 4 | 22 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 21 | breezy |
| 7 | 21 | breezy |
| 8 | 21 | breezy |
| 9 | 21 | breezy |
| 10 | 21 | breezy |
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| 17 | 20 | breezy |
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| 20 | 20 | breezy |
| 21 | 20 | breezy |
| 22 | 20 | breezy |
| 23 | 20 | breezy |
| 24 | 20 | breezy |
| 25 | 20 | breezy |
| 26 | 20 | breezy |
| 27 | 20 | breezy |
| 28 | 20 | breezy |
| 29 | 21 | breezy |
| 30 | 21 | breezy |
| 31 | 21 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:03 AM to 6:07 AM, and sunset from 5:57 PM to 5:42 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:57 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:56 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:55 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:55 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:54 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:54 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:53 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:52 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:52 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:51 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:51 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:50 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:49 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:04 | 5:49 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:48 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:48 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:47 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:47 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:46 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:46 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:46 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:45 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:45 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:44 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:05 | 5:44 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:44 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:43 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:43 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:43 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:42 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:07 | 5:42 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.86 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.3 kWh/m² to a high of 6.87 kWh/m² in August across the year — October's 5.86 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | 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 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Punto Fijo
In October, Punto Fijo sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Punto Fijo sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is October a good time to visit Punto Fijo?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Punto Fijo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Punto Fijo in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Punto Fijo sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear, sun protection and a windbreaker. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Punto Fijo in October
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in October at about 28°C and coldest in February near 24°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 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 24 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Punto Fijo in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Punto Fijo peaks around March 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 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 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 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 | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Punto Fijo in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Punto Fijo is worst in June — around 33 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.1× 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) | 11 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 26 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Punto Fijo?
Punto Fijo sits at 11.7°N, 70.2°W, 24 m above sea level, in Venezuela. The nearest listed city is Punta Cardón, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Punto Fijo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Punto Fijo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Punto Fijo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 35 m around an average of 17 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 56 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,472 m.
The land around Punto Fijo is covered by artificial surfaces (56%) and water (20%) within 3 km, water (50%) and shrubs (32%) within 16 km, and water (58%) and shrubs (29%) 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 Punto Fijo (11.6915°, -70.1992°, elevation 24 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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).