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Weather & Climate in Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Princes Town 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 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 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 | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 219.1 sq mi (567.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2718°N, 61.3710°W |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,737 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 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.2 | 67 km | 36 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.1 | 135 km | 45 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M6.0 | 125 km | 63 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.8 | 102 km | 34 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.6 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.4 | 96 km | 63 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.4 | 113 km | 70 km |
| Jul 9, 1997 | 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.3 | 144 km | 108 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.3 | 95 km | 84 km |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 144 km | 149 km |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 136 km | 86 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 43 km | 51 km |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 150 km | 148 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 46 km | 41 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 136 km | 98 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.1 | 130 km | 77 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 | 210 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 171 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 173 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 | — | — | 32 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in |
Princes Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (1.9").