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Weather & Climate in Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago

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

Petit Valley has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area94.5 sq mi (244.7 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates10.6997°N, 61.5472°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,886 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 85 km 5 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 100 km 36 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 120 km 110 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 103 km 45 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 87 km 63 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 125 km 77 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 130 km 34 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 74 km 5 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 72 km 5 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 115 km 47 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 92 km 5 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 69 km 63 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 62 km 70 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 148 km 73 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 125 km 10 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 75 km 84 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 115 km 108 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 123 km 91 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 107 km 148 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 95 km 149 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 178 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 98 mph 295 km
2005 Emily Category 2 98 mph 134 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 138 mph 132 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 44 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 162 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
September 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in

Petit Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (2.1").

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