Climate Insights for Upata
Municipio Piar, Bolivar State, Venezuela
Climate Overview
The climate in Upata is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 194 mm of rainfall. Upata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Upata is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 48.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 7.6 in of rainfall. Upata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Upata sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Upata sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 91°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Upata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 194 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 24 mm. That's 171 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Upata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 6.7 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Upata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Upata is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Upata based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Upata based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.