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Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

Saint John Island · U.S. Virgin Islands

Cruz Bay is a small town in Saint John Island, U.S. Virgin Islands with a population of 2,743. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,743 Population 1,378/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.5 in Annual Rain
America / St Thomas Timezone

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About Cruz Bay

Cruz 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

Population2,743
Density1,378/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population2,743
Population Density1,378 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates18.3313°, -64.7938°
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 Precipitation46.5 inches (1,180 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cruz Bay

Cruz Bay is a small town in U.S. Virgin Islands (Saint John Island) with a population of 2,743. 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 46.5 inches. The timezone is America/St_Thomas.

Climate in Cruz Bay

Cruz 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
Cruz 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 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above U.S. Virgin Islands avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,378/sq mi
Coordinates18.3313°N, 64.7938°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Thomas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above U.S. Virgin Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,516 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 M6.0 115 km
May 4, 2025 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 89 km
Oct 16, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 114 km
May 8, 2022 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.5 85 km
Dec 28, 1992 131 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 133 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 77 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 96 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 143 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 142 km
Nov 6, 1996 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 76 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 132 km
Mar 3, 2006 113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.1 143 km
May 11, 1996 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 111 km
Mar 11, 2002 134 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 135 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 89 km
Feb 3, 1990 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 41 km
Jan 13, 1993 127 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 128 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 29 km
Jan 10, 2013 137 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 138 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 5 187 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 189 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 195 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 33 km
2017 Maria Category 5 88 km
2017 Irma Category 5 32 km
2017 Jose Category 4 219 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 120 km
2011 Irene Category 1 118 km
2010 Earl Category 4 97 km
2008 Omar Category 4 96 km
2004 Frances Category 4 203 km
2000 Debby Category 1 46 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 98 km
1999 Jose Category 1 108 km
1998 Georges Category 3 63 km
1997 Erika Category 2 257 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 32 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 195 km
1995 Luis Category 4 127 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 26 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Saba (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 183 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 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
April 78°F (26°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 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in

Cruz Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Cruz Bay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint John Christian Academy
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Radio Stations near Cruz Bay

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cruz 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 Cruz 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
Ralph M Paiewonsky Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cruz Bay

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

Hotels in Cruz Bay

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Sky Villa
Blue View
Caneel Bay
Gallows Point Resort
Grande Bay Resort
Inn at Tamarind Court
Lavender Hill
Mango Mojo Villa
Westin Resort

Restaurants in Cruz Bay

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz Bay Landing
Dog House Pub STJ
Driftwood David's
Extra Virgin Bistro
High Tide
Jake's
La Plancha del Mar
Longboard
Ocean 362
Ocean Grill
Rhumb Lines
Ronnie's Pizza & Mo'
The Fish Trap
The Tap & Still
The Terrace
Uncle Joe's BBQ
Virgin Fire
Waterfront Bistro
Waterfront Restaurant at Lovango Resort
Woody's Seafood Saloon

Cafes in Cruz Bay

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Shore Deli
Sun Dog Cafe
The G-Spot

Clinics in Cruz Bay

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Morris F. Decastro Clinic
Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center

Gas Stations in Cruz Bay

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E & C Gas
E&C Gas

Banks in Cruz Bay

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merchant's Bank
Scotiabank

Breweries in Cruz Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Leatherback Brewing Company STT

Stadiums & Teams in Cruz Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cruz Bay

7 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
Virgin Gorda AirportVIJMedium Airport
Captain Auguste George AirportNGDSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cruz Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cruz Bay Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cruz Bay

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethany Mission
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Nazareth Lutheran Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church
Saint Ursulas Episcopal Church
Seventh Day Adventist

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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 Cruz Bay

What is the population of Cruz Bay?

Cruz Bay has a population of 2,743 residents and is located in U.S. Virgin Islands. The population density is 1,378 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cruz Bay?

Cruz 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 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.

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