Squash
Squash shows moderate price variation historically. Prices have been relatively consistent across years. Historically, January and February have shown the strongest average prices. Monthly average prices have ranged from $8.35 to $12.09 over the last 5 years. This is estimated based on available historical data — not a guarantee of future prices.
Opportunity
57
out of 100
Price Strength
3.4/10
How high prices are vs all crops
Stability
7.8/10
How consistent prices are over time
Growth Trend
7.0/10
Long-term price direction
Seasonality
2.8/10
Strength of seasonal price peaks
Best Months to Sell
January
Historically strong
February
Historically strong
November
Historically strong
Historically Weaker Months
April
Historically lower
July
Historically lower
Monthly Price Profile
— wholesale price per Kg
💡 How to read: Default shows averages across all 18 years (2006–2023). Select a specific year above to see that year's actual monthly prices — useful for spotting unusual years or comparing seasons. The shaded area shows the min–max range.
Yearly Average Price
Annual average wholesale price per Kg — 2006 to 2023
💡 A rising trend means this crop has become more valuable over time at the wholesale market.
Year-over-Year Price Change
How much prices moved each year compared to the prior year
💡 Green bars = prices rose that year. Red bars = prices fell. Large swings indicate an unpredictable crop.
Monthly Weather — Trinidad & Tobago
💡 How to read: Default shows the 18-year average pattern for each month. Select a specific year above to see that exact year's actual rainfall and temperature — useful for spotting unusual drought or flood years and correlating with the price chart above.
Monthly Weather Risk Profile
Drought, flood, and heat stress scores per month — 0 = low risk, 10 = very high risk
💡 These risk scores can help you choose a planting month that avoids the worst weather risk window for this crop's growing period. Cross-reference with the crop's water needs and weather sensitivity.
Monthly Weather Reference
Port of Spain historical averages per calendar month — use alongside the price profile to identify weather-price patterns
| Month | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Dry Days | Heavy Rain | Drought Risk | Flood Risk | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 26.1° | 17 | 0.0 | 4.4/10 | 0.4/10 | Dry |
| Feb | 28 | 26.3° | 19 | 0.0 | 5.9/10 | 0.2/10 | Dry |
| Mar | 32 | 26.7° | 22 | 0.0 | 5.9/10 | 0.3/10 | Dry |
| Apr | 38 | 27.3° | 21 | 0.0 | 5.6/10 | 0.3/10 | Dry |
| May | 49 | 27.7° | 19 | 0.0 | 4.7/10 | 0.4/10 | Dry |
| Jun | 98 | 27.2° | 10 | 0.3 | 2.1/10 | 0.8/10 | Wet |
| Jul | 110 | 27.1° | 7 | 0.0 | 1.3/10 | 0.8/10 | Wet |
| Aug | 129 | 27.4° | 5 | 0.2 | 1.0/10 | 1.0/10 | Wet |
| Sep | 91 | 27.9° | 10 | 0.2 | 1.9/10 | 0.7/10 | Wet |
| Oct | 103 | 27.6° | 9 | 0.1 | 1.9/10 | 0.8/10 | Wet |
| Nov | 109 | 27.1° | 7 | 0.1 | 1.5/10 | 0.8/10 | Wet |
| Dec | 80 | 26.5° | 12 | 0.2 | 2.6/10 | 0.6/10 | Dry |
Data source: Open-Meteo historical reanalysis — Port of Spain station. Risk scores are calculated indicators, not official meteorological classifications.
Annual Rainfall Total — Port of Spain
Total rainfall in mm per year, 2006–2023
💡 Compare this with the yearly price chart — years with unusually high or low rainfall sometimes align with price changes.
Annual Weather Stress Score
Average combined weather stress per year (0–10 scale)
💡 Higher stress years may historically align with supply disruptions. This is context, not a direct price cause.
Seasonality Heatmap
Price intensity by month — darker = historically higher average price
Plan your planting for Squash
Use the Revenue Planner to estimate your harvest window and historical price range.