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Claxton Bay, Trinidad and Tobago

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5,679 Population 22/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Claxton Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area263.2 sq mi (681.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates10.3664°N, 61.4599°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,799 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 M6.7 104 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 147 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 78 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 129 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 111 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 139 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 112 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 92 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 148 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 91 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 106 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 100 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 83 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 131 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 92 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 138 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 136 km
Aug 14, 2010 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 145 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 57 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 204 km
2005 Emily Category 2 165 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 164 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 — — 32 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake — — 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 80°F (26°C) 9.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Claxton Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (2.2").

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