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English Harbour Town, Antigua and Barbuda

Saint Paul Parish · Antigua and Barbuda

English Harbour Town is a small town in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua and Barbuda with a population of 778. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

778 Population 46/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
America / Antigua Timezone

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About English Harbour Town

English Harbour Town

English Harbour is a natural harbour and settlement on the island of Antigua in the Caribbean, in the extreme south of the island. The settlement takes its name from the nearby harbour in which the Royal Navy established its base of operations for the area during the eighteenth century. Its population is 570.

People

Population778
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population778
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates17.0164°, -61.7674°
TimezoneAmerica/Antigua
Country🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
State / ProvinceSaint Paul Parish
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,100 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About English Harbour Town

English Harbour Town is a small town in Antigua and Barbuda (Saint Paul Parish) with a population of 778. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is America/Antigua.

English Harbour Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Antigua and Barbuda avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates17.0164°N, 61.7674°W
TimezoneAmerica/Antigua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above Antigua and Barbuda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 106 km
May 16, 2014 114 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.9 149 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 61 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 138 km
Oct 30, 2000 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.8 92 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 113 km
Jun 30, 2003 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.7 83 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 127 km
Oct 27, 2000 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 89 km
Jun 25, 1998 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 82 km
Apr 17, 2017 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 82 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 54 km
Apr 19, 1991 80 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 126 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 113 km
Feb 23, 2000 111 km ENE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.5 114 km
Sep 25, 2001 38 km ESE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 38 km
Feb 16, 2000 103 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 129 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 45 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 93 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 34 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 4 289 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 40 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 239 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 300 km
2017 Maria Category 5 137 km
2017 Irma Category 5 76 km
2017 Jose Category 4 141 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 10 km
2010 Earl Category 4 110 km
2008 Omar Category 4 247 km
2007 Dean Category 4 283 km
2000 Debby Category 1 54 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 132 km
1999 Jose Category 2 12 km
1998 Georges Category 4 7 km
1997 Erika Category 1 199 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 289 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 54 km
1995 Luis Category 4 54 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 4.0 m 55 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 55 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 149 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 55 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 74 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 55 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 72 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 138 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Hills (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 55 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 88 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 109 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 117 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 137 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 160 km
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 170 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 173 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 189 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in

English Harbour Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near English Harbour Town

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EXA FM: Pop Music in Spanish and English english, music AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in English Harbour Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Betty's Hope Museum
Dockyard Museum
Dow's hill interpretation center
Museum Of Antigua & Barbuda

Libraries in English Harbour Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Silston Library0.0
The National Public Library of Antigua and Barbuda0.0

Farmers Markets in English Harbour Town

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Heritage Market
Vendor's Square

Hotels in English Harbour Town

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Admiral's Inn
Cloggy's Antigua Yacht Club
Copper & Lumber Store Hotel
Gunpowder House
Rendezous Bay Hotel
Rendezous Bay Hotel
South Point
St. James Club
St. James Club
The Inn
The Lodge
The Ocean Inn
Yacht Club Marina & Resort

Restaurants in English Harbour Town

27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abracadabra
Bar B's Restaurant and Bar
Boom
Boom
Bumkins Beach Cafe
Caribbean Taste
Catherine's Cafe Plage
Cloggy's
Cloggy's Antigua Yacht Club
Coco's
Flatties Flame Grill
HQ Restaurant & Bar
Indian Summer
La Mia Cucina
Los Cabrones
Lose Cannon
Paparazzi Pizzeria & bar
Piccolo
Pillars
Pillars Restaurant
SUN RA
That’s Life
The Docksider
The Lookout
The Reef
Ti Lolo
Zelma's Kitchen

Cafes in English Harbour Town

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dionne's Home Cooking
Island Fusion Cafe
Sea Breeze
The Lime

Clinics in English Harbour Town

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medic Station

Gas Stations in English Harbour Town

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

English Harbour Gas Station

Stadiums & Teams in English Harbour Town

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near English Harbour Town

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
John A. Osborne AirportMNILarge Airport
V. C. Bird International AirportANULarge Airport
Burton-Nibbs International AirportBBQMedium Airport
Coco Point Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
La Désirade AirportDSDSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in English Harbour Town

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Crossroads Centre Antigua

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near English Harbour Town

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological SitesCultural2016

Churches & Religious Organizations in English Harbour Town

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Antigua
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)

🇦🇬 About Antigua and Barbuda

Capital St. John's
Population 96,286
Area 443 km²
GDP (USD) $2,005,785,185
GDP per capita $21,495
HDI 0.851
Life expectancy 77.6 years
Internet users 77.6%
Urban population 24.5%
Currency XCD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1268
TLD .ag
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near English Harbour Town

Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites
Cultural · inscribed 2016
The site consists of a group of Georgian-style naval buildings and structures, set within a walled enclosure. The natural environment of this side of the island of Antigua, with its deep, narrow bays surrounded by highlands, offered shelter from hurricanes and...

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Frequently Asked Questions About English Harbour Town

What is the population of English Harbour Town?

English Harbour Town has a population of 778 residents and is located in Antigua and Barbuda. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 16.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in English Harbour Town?

English Harbour Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.

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