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Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

Saint Thomas Island · U.S. Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie is a small city in Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,000 Population 16,529/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.2 in Annual Rain
America / St Thomas Timezone

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About Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie, on Saint Thomas, is the capital and largest town of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is on the island's southern shore at the head of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. The town is known for its historic sites, Danish colonial architecture, harbor, and shopping. In 2020, it had a population of 8,194, making it the most densely populated town in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

People

Population20,000
Density16,529/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population20,000
Population Density16,529 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates18.3419°, -64.9307°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Thomas
Country🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands
State / ProvinceSaint Thomas Island
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.2 inches (1,098 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie is a small city in U.S. Virgin Islands (Saint Thomas Island) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is America/St_Thomas.

Climate in Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1043 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 22.8° / 28.9° 58.1
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.1° 49.9
Mar 26°C / 79°F 22.9° / 29° 50.0
Apr 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30° 59.3
May 27.7°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.5° 79.3
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.9° / 31.7° 60.6
Jul 29°C / 84°F 26° / 32° 76.5
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 26.1° / 32.1° 107.0
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 26° / 31.8° 125.0
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.3° 140.5
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.2° 158.5
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 23.5° / 29.3° 78.5
Charlotte Amalie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above U.S. Virgin Islands avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density16,529/sq mi
Coordinates18.3419°N, 64.9307°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Thomas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above U.S. Virgin Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12,048 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Oct 17, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M6.0 113 km
May 4, 2025 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 97 km
Oct 16, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 113 km
May 8, 2022 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.5 93 km
Dec 28, 1992 131 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 135 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 107 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 91 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 134 km
May 11, 1996 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 108 km
Mar 11, 2002 134 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 140 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 132 km
Nov 6, 1996 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 85 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 126 km
Jan 10, 2013 137 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 141 km
Oct 24, 2001 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 110 km
May 20, 2009 73 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.0 95 km
Feb 3, 1990 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 47 km
Apr 13, 2011 89 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 98 km
Jan 13, 1993 127 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 131 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 188 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 295 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 200 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 185 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 19 km
2017 Maria Category 5 84 km
2017 Irma Category 5 38 km
2017 Jose Category 4 228 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 129 km
2011 Irene Category 1 104 km
2010 Earl Category 4 106 km
2008 Omar Category 4 110 km
2004 Frances Category 4 206 km
2000 Debby Category 1 59 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 104 km
1999 Jose Category 1 122 km
1998 Georges Category 3 61 km
1997 Erika Category 2 267 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 29 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1867 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 15.2 m 24 17 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Saba (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PUERTO NEGRO (631 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in

Charlotte Amalie has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Charlotte Amalie

Institution Type Founded Website
Bluewater Bible College & Institute College
University of the Virgin Islands Saint Thomas Campus University Visit →

Schools in Charlotte Amalie

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nisky Mission
Charlotte Amalie High School
Memorial Moravian School
All Saints Cathedral School
Saints Peter and Paul High School
Ulla Mullar Elementary School
Addelita Cancryn Junior High School
Joseph Sibily Elementary School
Evelyn Marcelli Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Charlotte Amalie

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Charlotte Amalie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cinnamon Bay Museum
Haagensen House Museum
Seven Arches Museum
St. Thomas Historical Trust Museum
Weibel Museum

Libraries in Charlotte Amalie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Charles W. Turnbull Library0.0
Elaine Ione Sprauve Library0.0
Enid M Baa Library and Archives0.0
Ralph M Paiewonsky Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Charlotte Amalie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bordeaux Farmers' Market
Harbour Market
Lumber Yard
Market Square
Rothschild Francis Vegetable MarketCharlotte Amalie

Hotels in Charlotte Amalie

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunker Hill Hotel
Carib Beach Resort
Crystal Palace
Emerald Beach Resort
Hotel 1829
Island Beachcomber Hotel
Mafolie Hotel
Magen's Point Resort
Marriott’s Frenchmen Cove
The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle
The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef
Windward Passage Hotel

Restaurants in Charlotte Amalie

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

758 Bar & Restaurant
Beni Iguana's Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Heidi's Hilltop Grill
Jolly Roger
Las Rosas Del Cibao
Mafolie Restaurant
Old Stone Farmhouse
Pizza Hut
Rancho Latino
Seaside Bar and Grill
Sibs
The Crossing
Virgilio's Restaurant

Cafes in Charlotte Amalie

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Amici
Northside Grind
Parley Cafe
Scoops & Brew
Stir It Up Coffee Shop & Bakery
Virgin Islands Coffee Roaster

Castles in Charlotte Amalie

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blackbeard's Castle
Bluebeard's Castle
Fort Christian

Clinics in Charlotte Amalie

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute

Gas Stations in Charlotte Amalie

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1st Stop Gas Station
Ali Baba Gas Station
Barbell Service Station
Giant Gas Station
Puma
Puma
Puma
Puma
Racetrack Gas Station
Total
VI #322276822
VI #451787800

Banks in Charlotte Amalie

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Bank
Popular
Popular
Scotiabank
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Charlotte Amalie

10 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Cohen Mall
Barbel Plaza
Barbel Plaza
Crown Bay Center
Nisky Center
Progressive Beauty Supply
Royal Dane Mall
THE SHOPS (Yacht Haven Grande)
Vitraco Mall
Vitraco Mall

Golf Courses in Charlotte Amalie

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herman E. Moore Golf Course
Mahogany Run Golf Course

Breweries in Charlotte Amalie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Leatherback Brewing Company STT

Stadiums & Teams in Charlotte Amalie

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Charlotte Amalie

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cyril E. King AirportSTTLarge Airport
Terrance B. Lettsome International AirportEISLarge Airport
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez AirportVQSMedium Airport
Benjamin Rivera Noriega AirportCPXMedium Airport
Henry E. Rohlsen AirportSTXMedium Airport
José Aponte de la Torre AirportNRRMedium Airport
Virgin Gorda AirportVIJMedium Airport
Captain Auguste George AirportNGDSmall Airport

Post Offices in Charlotte Amalie

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arturo R. Watlington Senior Post Office
Aubrey C. Ottley Post Office
Central Post Office
The Mail Stop
USPS - Havensight

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charlotte Amalie

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Episcopal Church
Beth Ha-Haim
Christ Church Methodist Church
Frederick Lutheran Church
Grace Baptist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Memorial Moravian Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Saint Annes Chapel
Saint Thomas Reformed Church
Saint Thomas Synagogue
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/St_Thomas
Area
3.1 km² (1.2 mi²)
Founded
1666
Postal Code
803
Website
st-thomas.com/
Twinned With
Montescudaio

🇻🇮 About U.S. Virgin Islands

Capital Charlotte Amalie
Population 106,977
Area 352 km²
GDP (USD) $4,672,000,000
GDP per capita $44,321
HDI 0.870
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Urban population 95.3%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1340
TLD .vi
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlotte Amalie

What is the population of Charlotte Amalie?

Charlotte Amalie has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in U.S. Virgin Islands. The population density is 16,529 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Charlotte Amalie?

Charlotte Amalie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches.

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