Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Climate of Trinidad and Tobago 


Trinidad and Tobago are part of a tropical climate, and the islands go through two different seasons throughout the year. The first season is the dry season, and the second is the wet season. The wet season spans from May to November, and the dry season fills the rest of the year. Of the wet and dry seasons, July is the wettest part of the year, and March is the driest season. During the wet season, the average rainfall is 209 mm of rain each month, but during the dry season the average rainfall is around 70 mm of rain each month. 
Temperatures in the islands fluctuate little, and the average temperature is 27 degrees Celsius, or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The local average water temperature is around the 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit.


Water supply on the islands is limited. During the rainy season, rainwater can be collected, and is more abundant for the islands, but during the dry season it is a lot harder to collect sources of fresh water. Because of this, often times rural areas will suffer from water shortages.

Unlike other Caribbean islands, Trinidad and Tobago do not often suffer from natural disasters such as hurricanes. This is because of the large mountain ranges that protect the islands from severe weather. 

Climate of the islands is often described as paradise, and the warm weather draws people to the beautiful islands for vacation on the beaches. The issue that goes unnoticed by these visitors is that the people on the islands often struggle for fresh water sources, and this is an issue that needs to be solved. 

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