Weather guides

How to Read a Weather Radar

Learn what radar colors mean, how radar differs from satellite, what it cannot show, and how to combine radar with the forecast to plan the next few hours.

Rainy and dry seasons in Venezuela

When the rainy season ("invierno") and the dry season ("verano") run in Venezuela, and how they shape the climate of the coast, the Llanos and the Andes.

The Catatumbo lightning: the most lightning-struck place on Earth

What the Catatumbo lightning is, why Lake Maracaibo concentrates more lightning than anywhere else on the planet, and when it occurs.

El Niño, drought and blackouts in Venezuela

How El Niño causes drought in Venezuela, why it affects the Guri dam and the power supply, and how to prepare for dry spells.

Troughs (vaguadas), rain and flooding in Venezuela

What a vaguada (trough) is, why it brings intense rain, flooding and landslides to Venezuela, and how to stay safe during these events.

Heat, humidity and the UV index in Venezuela

Why it is so hot and humid in Venezuela, especially in Maracaibo and on the coast, and how to protect yourself from the heat and the sun.

How a Weather Forecast Is Made

Find out how a weather forecast is built: the observations, numerical models such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON, why forecasts carry uncertainty, and how often the data is updated.

Feels-like temperature: why it differs from the thermometer

What feels-like temperature is, how it differs from air temperature, how wind and humidity change what you sense, and why it matters for your health and clothing.

Humidity and Comfort: How It Affects Your Body

The difference between relative and absolute humidity, what dew point is, why high humidity feels hotter and low humidity dries you out, and the comfortable ranges.

Air Quality and the AQI Index

What the air quality index (AQI) means, the main pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, O₃ and NO₂, the health categories, and how to reduce your exposure.