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Weather & Climate in Grand Roy, Grenada

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

Grand Roy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates12.1322°N, 61.7454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Grenada

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

951 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 M6.7 147 km 5 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 143 km 110 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 119 km 45 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 150 km 63 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 150 km 5 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 149 km 5 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 80 km 47 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 100 km 70 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 85 km 73 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 100 km 149 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 131 km 148 km
Aug 14, 2010 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 118 km 137 km
Jan 29, 2022 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 148 km 26 km
Apr 25, 1997 31 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 136 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1998 88 km ESE of Hillsborough, Grenada M5.0 110 km 78 km
Apr 7, 2020 67 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 85 km 20 km
Apr 22, 1997 48 km NNE of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 135 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2015 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 135 km 115 km
Jan 4, 2019 31 km N of Paradise, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 139 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2007 19 km NW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 146 km 49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 161 mph 49 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 86 mph 157 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 98 mph 149 km
2007 Dean Category 3 127 mph 252 km
2005 Emily Category 2 98 mph 16 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 138 mph 26 km
1980 Allen Category 4 144 mph 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 147 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 8 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 22 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
August 80°F (26°C) 7.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
October 80°F (26°C) 8.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in

Grand Roy has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (2.3").

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