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Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago

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15,968 Population 37/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Sangre Grande 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 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area426.6 sq mi (1,104.8 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates10.5871°N, 61.1301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"
126% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,690 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 64 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 56 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 94 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 134 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 83 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 53 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 52 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 64 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 121 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 148 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 114 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 96 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 52 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 138 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 59 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 63 km
Jan 29, 2022 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 45 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 149 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 143 km
May 3, 1994 63 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 68 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 4 167 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 296 km
2005 Emily Category 2 129 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 135 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 — — 12 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake — — 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 184 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
November 80°F (26°C) 10.4 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in

Sangre Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (2.8").

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