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Hillsborough, Grenada

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1,000 Population 24/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Hillsborough has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates12.4829°N, 61.4560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Grenada

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 132 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 95 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 81 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 142 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 149 km
Apr 7, 2020 67 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 98 km
Jul 22, 1998 88 km ESE of Hillsborough, Grenada M5.0 88 km
Dec 22, 1990 71 km SW of Saint George's, Grenada M4.8 128 km
Aug 29, 2017 114 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados M4.7 126 km
Feb 18, 2001 61 km ESE of Byera Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines M4.6 120 km
Apr 22, 1997 55 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M4.6 148 km
Feb 11, 2012 98 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados M4.6 134 km
Aug 19, 1992 62 km N of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M4.6 107 km
Apr 22, 1997 27 km WNW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M4.5 144 km
Mar 19, 2024 31 km WSW of Saint George's, Grenada M4.5 85 km
Sep 18, 1990 69 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M4.5 106 km
Aug 21, 1996 70 km ESE of Hillsborough, Grenada M4.5 71 km
Feb 12, 2018 50 km NE of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M4.5 148 km
Sep 20, 1994 19 km NE of Georgetown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines M4.5 114 km
Jul 20, 2000 81 km SSW of Saint George's, Grenada M4.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 5 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 293 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 109 km
2017 Maria Category 4 292 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 103 km
2007 Dean Category 3 214 km
2005 Emily Category 2 65 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 70 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 262 km
1980 Allen Category 4 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 99 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kick 'em Jenny (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 29 km
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 44 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 99 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 80°F (26°C) 2.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
October 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in

Hillsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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