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Coral Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

Saint John Island · U.S. Virgin Islands

Coral Bay is a small town in Saint John Island, U.S. Virgin Islands with a population of 615. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

615 Population 309/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.7 in Annual Rain
America / St Thomas Timezone

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About Coral Bay

Coral Bay

Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands is the main census-designated place (CDP) on the island of Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is the fourth largest town or census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to the 2020 census, Cruz Bay had a population of 2,772.

People

Population615
Density309/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population615
Population Density309 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates18.3480°, -64.7132°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Thomas
Country🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands
State / ProvinceSaint John Island
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation46.7 inches (1,185 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coral Bay

Coral Bay is a small town in U.S. Virgin Islands (Saint John Island) with a population of 615. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 46.7 inches. The timezone is America/St_Thomas.

Climate in Coral Bay

Coral Bay 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
Coral Bay 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 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 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 Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density309/sq mi
Coordinates18.3480°N, 64.7132°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Thomas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above U.S. Virgin Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,288 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 M6.0 114 km
May 4, 2025 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 82 km
Oct 16, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 113 km
Mar 2, 2006 147 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.6 149 km
May 8, 2022 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.5 79 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 88 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 69 km
Dec 28, 1992 131 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 129 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 150 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 149 km
Mar 3, 2006 113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.1 135 km
Mar 11, 2002 134 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 131 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 147 km
May 11, 1996 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 110 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 134 km
Nov 6, 1996 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 69 km
Jan 10, 2013 137 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 134 km
Oct 24, 2001 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 113 km
Apr 13, 2011 89 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 83 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 31 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 5 184 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 181 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 203 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 41 km
2017 Maria Category 5 93 km
2017 Irma Category 5 28 km
2017 Jose Category 4 212 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 112 km
2011 Irene Category 1 126 km
2010 Earl Category 4 90 km
2008 Omar Category 4 87 km
2004 Frances Category 4 200 km
2000 Debby Category 1 37 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 97 km
1999 Jose Category 1 100 km
1998 Georges Category 3 68 km
1997 Erika Category 2 249 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 34 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 202 km
1995 Luis Category 4 120 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 35 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Saba (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 176 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 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in

Coral Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Coral Bay

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Horace Mann School
Eastend Moravian School
Guy Benjamin Elementary School
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Museums in Coral Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cinnamon Bay Museum
H.M. Prison
Haagensen House Museum
Old Government House
Seven Arches Museum
St. Thomas Historical Trust Museum
Weibel Museum

Libraries in Coral Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
British Virgin Islands Library Services Department0.0
Charles W. Turnbull Library0.0
Elaine Ione Sprauve Library0.0
Enid M Baa Library and Archives0.0
Library Resource Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Coral Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Culture Ville
Harbour Market
Lumber Yard
Market Square
Rothschild Francis Vegetable MarketCharlotte Amalie

Restaurants in Coral Bay

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aqua Bistro
Chateaux Bordeaux
Coral Bay Caribbean Oasis
Miss Lucy's Restaurant
Pickles In Paradise
Rhumb Lines
Skinny Legs

Monuments in Coral Bay

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South Haulover Beach (VI Coral Reef Nat'l Mon.)

Breweries in Coral Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Leatherback Brewing Company STT

Stadiums & Teams in Coral Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coral Bay

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cyril E. King AirportSTTLarge Airport
Terrance B. Lettsome International AirportEISLarge Airport
Benjamin Rivera Noriega AirportCPXMedium Airport
Henry E. Rohlsen AirportSTXMedium Airport
Virgin Gorda AirportVIJMedium Airport
Captain Auguste George AirportNGDSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coral Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvary Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/St_Thomas
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)

🇻🇮 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 Coral Bay

What is the population of Coral Bay?

Coral Bay has a population of 615 residents and is located in U.S. Virgin Islands. The population density is 309 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coral Bay?

Coral Bay 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 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches.

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