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Weather & Climate in Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Arouca 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

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

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area212.6 sq mi (550.7 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates10.6288°N, 61.3349°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

1,853 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 72 km 5 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 76 km 36 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 145 km 110 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 97 km 45 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 111 km 63 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 148 km 77 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 105 km 34 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 61 km 5 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 76 km 5 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 117 km 47 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 59 km 5 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 147 km 73 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 92 km 63 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 79 km 70 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 148 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 139 km 108 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 61 km 84 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 75 km 41 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 71 km 51 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 147 km 91 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 172 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 92 mph 297 km
2005 Emily Category 2 98 mph 133 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 132 mph 133 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 21 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 41 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 (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

Arouca 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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