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Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago

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19,056 Population 2,067/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Point Fortin 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 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density2,067/sq mi
Coordinates10.1741°N, 61.6841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,723 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 1, 2025.

Apr 22, 1997 18 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.7 136 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 143 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 102 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 107 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 124 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 136 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 124 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 123 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 138 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 73 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 118 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 122 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 124 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 118 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 134 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 137 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 71 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 107 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 M5.2 147 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 4 235 km
2005 Emily Category 2 193 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 192 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 64 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in

Point Fortin has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (1.7").

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