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Weather & Climate in California, Trinidad and Tobago

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

California 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 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.2 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates10.4092°N, 61.4729°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,816 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 M6.7 101 km 5 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 143 km 110 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 80 km 36 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 126 km 45 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 136 km 77 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 107 km 63 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 114 km 34 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 89 km 5 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 88 km 5 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 104 km 5 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 144 km 47 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 80 km 63 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 95 km 70 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 89 km 84 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 129 km 108 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 136 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 125 km 149 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 132 km 148 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 136 km 91 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 64 km 41 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 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 201 km
2005 Emily Category 2 98 mph 161 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 138 mph 160 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 32 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 80°F (26°C) 9.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

California has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (2.2").

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