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Weather & Climate in Grenville, Grenada

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

Grenville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates12.1228°N, 61.6250°W
TimezoneAmerica/Grenada

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.4"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

952 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 M6.7 138 km 5 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 109 km 45 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 142 km 5 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 141 km 5 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 70 km 47 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 72 km 73 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 99 km 70 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 144 km 84 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 106 km 149 km
Aug 14, 2010 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 125 km 137 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 138 km 148 km
Jan 29, 2022 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 141 km 26 km
Apr 22, 1997 48 km NNE of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 129 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2020 67 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 75 km 20 km
Jul 22, 1998 88 km ESE of Hillsborough, Grenada M5.0 96 km 78 km
Apr 22, 1997 18 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 147 km 5 km
Apr 25, 1997 31 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 128 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2015 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 142 km 115 km
Feb 23, 2007 19 km NW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 145 km 49 km
Jan 4, 2019 31 km N of Paradise, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 135 km 10 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 44 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 86 mph 153 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 98 mph 146 km
2007 Dean Category 3 127 mph 253 km
2005 Emily Category 2 98 mph 23 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 138 mph 26 km
1980 Allen Category 4 144 mph 178 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 1,680 143 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 6 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 20 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 143 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
October 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in

Grenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (2.4").

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