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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

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49,031 Population 10,590/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Port of Spain has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density10,590/sq mi
Coordinates10.6667°N, 61.5189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,885 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 85 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 96 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 124 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 104 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 128 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 91 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 125 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 73 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 72 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 91 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 118 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 67 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 72 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 150 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 119 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 74 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 128 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 111 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 100 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 118 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 4 179 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 298 km
2005 Emily Category 2 137 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 134 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 — — 40 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake — — 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 166 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
September 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in

Port of Spain has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (2.1").

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