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Weather & Climate in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scarborough has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1823°N, 60.7353°W |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,114 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 | 19 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.2 | 105 km | 36 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.1 | 34 km | 45 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.8 | 105 km | 34 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.6 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada | M5.5 | 73 km | 47 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 16 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.4 | 107 km | 70 km |
| Mar 14, 1990 | 148 km SE of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.4 | 149 km | 47 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada | M5.4 | 86 km | 73 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.3 | 29 km | 84 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 129 km | 51 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.2 | 133 km | 41 km |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.1 | 42 km | 26 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 63 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.1 | 103 km | 41 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 18 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.0 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 67 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.0 | 68 km | 20 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 48 km NNE of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.0 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1997 | 31 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.0 | 32 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 92 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 226 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 2 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 58 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 132 mph | 75 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 259 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 | — | — | 91 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Catherine | Stratovolcano | 840 m (2,756 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Kick 'em Jenny | Submarine | -185 m (-607 ft) | 2017 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 8.7 in |
Scarborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.0") and March the driest (2.7").