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Weather & Climate in Sauteurs, Grenada

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

Sauteurs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates12.2183°N, 61.6392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Grenada

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

776 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 M6.7 148 km 5 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 118 km 45 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 79 km 47 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 78 km 73 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 110 km 70 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 114 km 149 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 146 km 148 km
Aug 14, 2010 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 132 km 137 km
Apr 25, 1997 31 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 138 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2020 67 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 84 km 20 km
Jul 22, 1998 88 km ESE of Hillsborough, Grenada M5.0 99 km 78 km
Apr 22, 1997 48 km NNE of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 139 km 5 km
Jul 7, 2023 74 km NW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 121 km 80 km
Jan 4, 2019 31 km N of Paradise, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 146 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1997 15 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 145 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2015 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 149 km 115 km
Mar 20, 2017 7 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M4.8 149 km 39 km
Apr 24, 1997 23 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M4.8 143 km 5 km
Feb 10, 2013 63 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M4.8 133 km 82 km
Dec 22, 1990 71 km SW of Saint George's, Grenada M4.8 93 km 144 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 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 35 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 86 mph 144 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 98 mph 136 km
2007 Dean Category 4 127 mph 243 km
2005 Emily Category 2 98 mph 30 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 138 mph 36 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 81 mph 297 km
1980 Allen Category 4 144 mph 169 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 1,680 133 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 8 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 9 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 133 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
October 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in

Sauteurs has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 70.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (2.4").

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