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Weather & Climate in Upper La Taste, Grenada
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Upper La Taste 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 213 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1930°N, 61.6181°W |
| Timezone | America/Grenada |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
813 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 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M6.1 | 114 km | 45 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada | M5.5 | 75 km | 47 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.4 | 107 km | 70 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada | M5.4 | 74 km | 73 km |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 113 km | 149 km |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 145 km | 148 km |
| Aug 14, 2010 | 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela | M5.2 | 131 km | 137 km |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.1 | 148 km | 26 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 48 km NNE of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 1998 | 88 km ESE of Hillsborough, Grenada | M5.0 | 96 km | 78 km |
| Apr 25, 1997 | 31 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 67 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M5.0 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela | M4.9 | 149 km | 115 km |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 74 km NW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | M4.9 | 119 km | 80 km |
| Jan 4, 2019 | 31 km N of Paradise, Trinidad and Tobago | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1997 | 15 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M4.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 1997 | 23 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M4.8 | 140 km | 5 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 | 37 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 2 | 98 mph | 139 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 3 | 127 mph | 246 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 29 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 138 mph | 34 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 170 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 | 135 km |
| 2021 | SOUFRIERE VOLCANO | Astronomical | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Catherine | Stratovolcano | 840 m (2,756 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Kick 'em Jenny | Submarine | -185 m (-607 ft) | 2017 | 12 km |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 135 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 192 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 |
Upper La Taste 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").