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Weather & Climate in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6374°N, 61.2823°W |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,823 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Apr 22, 1997 | 18 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.7 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.2 | 72 km | 36 km |
| Oct 4, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.2 | 150 km | 110 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.1 | 94 km | 45 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.0 | 117 km | 63 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.8 | 100 km | 34 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.6 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada | M5.5 | 116 km | 47 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.4 | 98 km | 63 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada | M5.4 | 145 km | 73 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.4 | 82 km | 70 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.3 | 56 km | 84 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 145 km | 108 km |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 136 km | 148 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 73 km | 41 km |
| Aug 14, 2010 | 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 142 km | 137 km |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 121 km | 149 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 143 km | 86 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 169 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 92 mph | 295 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 129 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 132 mph | 131 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | TRINIDAD | Meteorological | — | — | 18 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Catherine | Stratovolcano | 840 m (2,756 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Kick 'em Jenny | Submarine | -185 m (-607 ft) | 2017 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in |
Arima has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and February the driest (2.6").