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Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago

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17,758 Population 84/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tunapuna 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 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area212.6 sq mi (550.7 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates10.6525°N, 61.3888°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,868 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 75 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 138 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 83 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 98 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 105 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 142 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 112 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 63 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 79 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 62 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 116 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 147 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 74 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 86 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 64 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 142 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 133 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 76 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 141 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 111 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 4 173 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 296 km
2005 Emily Category 2 133 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 131 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 — — 27 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake — — 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 169 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in

Tunapuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (2.1").

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