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Weather & Climate in Paradise, Trinidad and Tobago
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paradise 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 253 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 212.6 sq mi (550.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6530°N, 61.3630°W |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,864 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 | 73 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.2 | 81 km | 36 km |
| Oct 4, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.2 | 141 km | 110 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.1 | 96 km | 45 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.0 | 108 km | 63 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 145 km | 77 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.8 | 109 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 | 77 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada | M5.5 | 115 km | 47 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada | M5.4 | 146 km | 73 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.4 | 75 km | 70 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.4 | 89 km | 63 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 136 km | 108 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.3 | 61 km | 84 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 134 km | 86 km |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 113 km | 149 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 144 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 | 171 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 92 mph | 295 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 132 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 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 | — | — | 25 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Catherine | Stratovolcano | 840 m (2,756 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Kick 'em Jenny | Submarine | -185 m (-607 ft) | 2017 | 186 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 |
Paradise 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").