Cockburn Harbour, Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Islands

Cockburn Harbour is a small town in Turks and Caicos Islands with a population of 811. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

811 Population 121/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
America / Grand Turk Timezone

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People

Population811
Density121/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population811
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates21.4929°, -71.5330°
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk
Country🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cockburn Harbour

Cockburn Harbour is a small town in Turks and Caicos Islands with a population of 811. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is America/Grand_Turk.

Cockburn Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Turks and Caicos Islands avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates21.4929°N, 71.5330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Turks and Caicos Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2.

Mar 18, 2005 51 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.2 149 km
Jul 8, 2004 69 km NNW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.2 127 km
Apr 16, 2016 112 km NNE of Saint-Louis du Nord, Haiti M4.1 111 km
May 30, 2022 266 km E of Abraham’s Bay, Bahamas M4.0 145 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 4 189 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 17 km
2022 Fiona Category 4 35 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 152 km
2017 Irma Category 5 52 km
2017 Maria Category 3 80 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 285 km
2011 Irene Category 3 66 km
2010 Earl Category 4 237 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 272 km
2008 Ike Category 4 44 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 86 km
2004 Frances Category 4 80 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 260 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 192 km
1998 Georges Category 1 283 km
1996 Hortense Category 4 86 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 121 km
1987 Emily Category 1 277 km
1985 Kate Category 2 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.4 in
August 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in

Cockburn Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Cockburn Harbour

Institution Type Founded Website
School for Field Studies College - ,

Schools in Cockburn Harbour

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Iris Stubbs Primary School - - - -
Marjorie Basden High School - - - -
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Libraries in Cockburn Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
South Caicos Library0.0

Hotels in Cockburn Harbour

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ocean and Beach Resort

Restaurants in Cockburn Harbour

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BLU Bar and Grill
Sunset Cafe
The Great House Restaurant

Gas Stations in Cockburn Harbour

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TC #5041998015

Airports Near Cockburn Harbour

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Providenciales International AirportPLSLarge Airport
JAGS McCartney International AirportGDTMedium Airport
North Caicos AirportNCAMedium Airport
South Caicos AirportXSCMedium Airport
Harold Charles International Airport-Small Airport
Middle Caicos AirportMDSSmall Airport
Pine Cay AirportPICSmall Airport
Salt Cay AirportSLXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cockburn Harbour

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. George Anglican Church
St. Lucy's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Grand_Turk

🇹🇨 About Turks and Caicos Islands

Capital Cockburn Town
Population 37,665
Area 430 km²
GDP (USD) $1,638,653,000
GDP per capita $35,470
HDI 0.850
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Urban population 93.9%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1649
TLD .tc
Driving side left

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What is the population of Cockburn Harbour?

Cockburn Harbour has a population of 811 residents and is located in Turks and Caicos Islands. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cockburn Harbour?

Cockburn Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

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