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Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago

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17,000 Population 4,404/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Scarborough 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. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density4,404/sq mi
Coordinates11.1823°N, 60.7353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.2"
124% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,114 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 19 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 105 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 34 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 105 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 30 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 73 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 16 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 31 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 107 km
Mar 14, 1990 148 km SE of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 149 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 86 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 29 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 129 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 133 km
Jan 29, 2022 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 42 km
May 3, 1994 63 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 103 km
Apr 22, 1997 18 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 19 km
Apr 7, 2020 67 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 68 km
Apr 22, 1997 48 km NNE of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 49 km
Apr 25, 1997 31 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 92 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 226 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 224 km
2005 Emily Category 2 58 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 75 km
1980 Allen Category 4 259 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 — — 91 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake — — 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 148 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 9.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in

Scarborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.0") and March the driest (2.7").

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