Arima, Trinidad and Tobago

Full City Profile

35,000 Population 6,542/sq mi density

203 ft Elevation 62 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Arima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.4°F
	47% above US avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	203 ft (62 m)
Area	5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density	6,542/sq mi
Coordinates	10.6374°N, 61.2823°W
Timezone	America/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.2"

114% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 10.47"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,823 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 24, 2025.

Apr 22, 1997	18 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago	M6.7	68 km
May 3, 1994	46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago	M6.2	72 km
Oct 4, 2000	66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela	M6.2	150 km
Apr 2, 1997	33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago	M6.1	94 km
Oct 12, 2013	36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela	M6.0	117 km
Jul 3, 2008	80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago	M5.8	100 km
Apr 22, 1997	29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago	M5.6	56 km
Nov 5, 2017	67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada	M5.5	116 km
May 4, 1997	31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago	M5.5	55 km
Apr 8, 1997	15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago	M5.5	71 km
Aug 17, 1991	14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela	M5.4	98 km
Jun 1, 1994	72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada	M5.4	145 km
Jan 1, 1996	61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago	M5.4	82 km
Sep 21, 1991	28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago	M5.3	56 km
Jul 14, 2022	37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela	M5.3	145 km
Jun 27, 2008	64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela	M5.2	136 km
Nov 22, 2009	34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago	M5.2	73 km
Aug 14, 2010	79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela	M5.2	142 km
Feb 4, 2011	84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela	M5.2	121 km
Apr 7, 2016	31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela	M5.2	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Beryl	Category 4	169 km
2010	Tomas	Category 1	295 km
2005	Emily	Category 2	129 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	131 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1911	TRINIDAD	Meteorological	—	—	18 km
1795	PORT-OF-SPAIN	Earthquake	—	—	46 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (173 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
St. Catherine	Stratovolcano	840 m (2,756 ft)	Unknown	173 km
Kick 'em Jenny	Submarine	-185 m (-607 ft)	2017	189 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	78°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Driest
March	79°F (26°C)	2.7 in
April	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in
May	81°F (27°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
June	80°F (27°C)	9.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	10.5 in	Wettest
August	80°F (27°C)	9.7 in
September	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
October	80°F (27°C)	9.1 in
November	79°F (26°C)	9.9 in
December	78°F (26°C)	7.4 in

Arima has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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