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Weather & Climate in Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Point Fortin 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 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1741°N, 61.6841°W |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,723 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 | 136 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 | 102 km | 36 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.0 | 107 km | 63 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela | M6.0 | 124 km | 77 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.8 | 136 km | 34 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.4 | 73 km | 63 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.4 | 118 km | 70 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.3 | 124 km | 84 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 118 km | 108 km |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 134 km | 148 km |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 137 km | 149 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 71 km | 51 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 107 km | 86 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 73 km | 41 km |
| Aug 14, 2010 | 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 147 km | 137 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 | 235 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 193 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 192 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 | — | — | 64 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in |
Point Fortin has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (1.7").