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Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago

Mayaro · Trinidad and Tobago

Rio Claro is a mid-size city in Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 35,650. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

35,650 Population 113/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
80.5 in Annual Rain
America / Port of Spain Timezone

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About Rio Claro

Rio Claro

Rio Claro is the largest town in southeastern Trinidad, in Trinidad and Tobago. Rio Claro lies east of Princes Town, west of Mayaro and northwest of Guayaguayare. It serves as the major commercial centre for southeastern Trinidad. It lies in a primarily agricultural area. It is the seat of the Region of Mayaro–Rio Claro.

People

Population35,650
Density113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain80.5 in/yr
Sunny Days190/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population35,650
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates10.3059°, -61.1756°
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain
Country🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
State / ProvinceMayaro
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation80.5 inches (2,045 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rio Claro

Rio Claro is a mid-size city in Trinidad and Tobago (Mayaro) with a population of 35,650. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.5 inches. The timezone is America/Port_of_Spain.

Climate in Rio Claro

Rio Claro has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2018 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29.7° 101.4
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.4° 79.0
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31.2° 142.5
Apr 27.3°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.8° 88.4
May 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 32.2° 133.0
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 24.2° / 31.5° 256.8
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.7° 222.8
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 24.5° / 31.4° 203.0
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 32.4° 125.9
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.9° 189.8
Nov 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.7° 269.1
Dec 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.9° 206.5
Rio Claro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.2 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates10.3059°N, 61.1756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.5"
112% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,565 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 95 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 46 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 126 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 141 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 80 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 84 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 83 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 93 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 115 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 119 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 83 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 31 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 35 km
Jan 25, 2022 146 km ESE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 147 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 147 km
May 3, 1994 63 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 64 km
Jan 29, 2022 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 76 km
Apr 25, 1997 31 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 94 km
May 12, 2025 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 147 km
Feb 17, 2001 17 km NNE of Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 49 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 4 199 km
2005 Emily Category 2 160 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 166 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 22 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 10.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in

Rio Claro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Rio Claro

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Poole R.C. School
Rio Claro A.P.S Vedic Primary School
Libertville TML Primary School
Robert Village Hindu School
Elswick Presbyterian School
Santa Rita R.C. Primary School
San Pedro ECCE
Rio Claro ASJA Primary School
Rio Claro Hindu SDMS Primary School
Rio Claro Prebyterian Primary School
Ecclesville Presbyterian Primary School
Navet Presbyterian Primary School
Rio Claro East Secondary School Grounds
Rio Claro West Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Rio Claro

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Woods Hit Radio music, rock pop trinidad 80s 70s 90s MP3
Talk City 91.1 FM MP3 128 kbps
BurningSoca: MP3 192 kbps
Isaac 98.1fm christian, christian-gospel AAC+ 32 kbps
LIT 102.3FM MP3 128 kbps
Woods Hit Radio AC 70 80 hits, adult contemporary AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Rio Claro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Educational Library Services Division0.0
Princes Town Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rio Claro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chaguanas Market
Z Market Hut

Hotels in Rio Claro

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Solymar Vacation Home

Restaurants in Rio Claro

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smoke Shed

Cafes in Rio Claro

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mr. R's 'GRILL ON 'D' GO'
Papa Ollie"D" Ice Cream King

Theme Parks in Rio Claro

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Team99vybez & Country Haven Farms

Veterinaries in Rio Claro

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Narine

Gas Stations in Rio Claro

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NP Service Station
Ramjitsingh's Mini Mart & Gas Station
Unipet

Banks in Rio Claro

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Rio Claro

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mayaro Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Rio Claro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rio Claro

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Piarco International AirportPOSLarge Airport
Camden AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rio Claro

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rio Claro Delivery Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rio Claro

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bibleway Pentecostal Assembly
Glad Tidings Tabernacle
Navet New Testament Church of God
Navet Shiva Mandir
Rio Claro ASJA Masjid
Rio Claro Baptist Church
Rio Claro Presbyterian Church
San Pedro Church of God
San Pedro SDA church
Santa Rita R.C. Church
St. Faith Rio Claro Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port_of_Spain

🇹🇹 About Trinidad and Tobago

Capital Port of Spain
Population 1,389,858
Area 5,128 km²
GDP (USD) $25,036,993,423
GDP per capita $18,308
HDI 0.814
Life expectancy 73.5 years
Internet users 84.7%
Urban population 54.0%
Currency TTD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1868
TLD .tt
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Claro

What is the population of Rio Claro?

Rio Claro has a population of 35,650 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 316.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rio Claro?

Rio Claro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.5 inches.

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