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Arthur’s Town, Bahamas

Cat Island · Bahamas

Arthur’s Town is a small town in Cat Island, Bahamas with a population of 1,175. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

1,175 Population 15/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
America / Nassau Timezone

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People

Population1,175
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,175
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates24.6224°, -75.6715°
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Country🇧🇸 Bahamas
State / ProvinceCat Island
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arthur’s Town

Arthur’s Town is a small town in Bahamas (Cat Island) with a population of 1,175. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is America/Nassau.

Arthur’s Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Bahamas avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area79.9 sq mi (207.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates24.6224°N, 75.6715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Bahamas avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 2 137 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 151 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 198 km
2017 Irma Category 5 294 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 139 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 132 km
2014 Bertha Category 1 265 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 30 km
2011 Irene Category 3 54 km
2007 Noel Category 1 214 km
2004 Frances Category 4 8 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 209 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 113 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 49 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 93 km
1996 Lili Category 3 99 km
1996 Fran Category 3 266 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 94 km
1995 Erin Category 1 36 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in

Arthur’s Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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Airports Near Arthur’s Town

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arthur's Town AirportATCMedium Airport
Governor's Harbour AirportGHBMedium Airport
New Bight AirportTBIMedium Airport
Rock Sound International AirportRSDMedium Airport
Black Point AirstripSmall Airport
Cave Cay AirstripSmall Airport
Farmers Cay AirstripSmall Airport
Hawks Nest AirportSmall Airport
Rudder Cut Cay AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Nassau

🇧🇸 About Bahamas

Capital Nassau
Population 385,640
Area 13,940 km²
GDP (USD) $15,271,300,000
GDP per capita $38,232
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 74.6 years
Internet users 94.8%
Urban population 81.3%
Currency BSD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1242
TLD .bs
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Bahamas

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 2 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 12 Majority Rule Day Majority Rule Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 3 Perry Christie Day Perry Christie Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 25 Whit Monday Whit Monday
Jul 10 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 7 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Oct 12 National Heroes' Day National Heroes' Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arthur’s Town

What is the population of Arthur’s Town?

Arthur’s Town has a population of 1,175 residents and is located in Bahamas. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 79.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arthur’s Town?

Arthur’s Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

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