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Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands

Saint Croix Island · U.S. Virgin Islands

Frederiksted is a small town in Saint Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands with a population of 528. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

528 Population 6/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.9 in Annual Rain
America / St Thomas Timezone

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People

Population528
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population528
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates17.7123°, -64.8818°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Thomas
Country🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands
State / ProvinceSaint Croix Island
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation43.9 inches (1,114 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Frederiksted

Frederiksted is a small town in U.S. Virgin Islands (Saint Croix Island) with a population of 528. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches. The timezone is America/St_Thomas.

Frederiksted has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above U.S. Virgin Islands avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area82.9 sq mi (214.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates17.7123°N, 64.8818°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Thomas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
15% above U.S. Virgin Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,016 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 105 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 95 km
Nov 6, 1996 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 139 km
Feb 3, 1990 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 110 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 42 km
Mar 17, 1991 71 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.9 142 km
Jan 8, 1994 50 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.8 81 km
Apr 10, 2010 Puerto Rico region M4.8 130 km
Mar 9, 2021 58 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico M4.8 132 km
Aug 17, 1993 70 km S of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M4.8 101 km
Apr 6, 2018 43 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.7 112 km
Oct 1, 1990 1 km W of Juncos, Puerto Rico M4.7 125 km
Mar 7, 1996 27 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.7 95 km
May 12, 1996 Leeward Islands M4.7 139 km
Oct 24, 1998 77 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.6 141 km
Aug 13, 2014 37 km NNE of Culebra, Puerto Rico M4.6 107 km
Jun 17, 2006 73 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.6 143 km
Mar 12, 2019 3 km SSW of Jobos, Puerto Rico M4.6 140 km
Jul 19, 1998 18 km WSW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.6 70 km
Jan 27, 2023 70 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.6 132 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 5 256 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 236 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 151 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 31 km
2017 Maria Category 5 26 km
2017 Irma Category 5 101 km
2017 Jose Category 4 280 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 174 km
2011 Irene Category 1 121 km
2010 Earl Category 4 160 km
2008 Omar Category 4 46 km
2004 Frances Category 4 273 km
2000 Debby Category 1 101 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 36 km
1999 Jose Category 1 122 km
1998 Georges Category 3 16 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 97 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 141 km
1995 Luis Category 4 186 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 28 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 56 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 (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 175 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 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in
May 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in

Frederiksted has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Frederiksted

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Diamond School
Saint Patricks School
Old Danish School
Saint Josephs High School
Arthur A. Richards Junior High School
Alexander Henderson Elementary School
Claude O. Markoe Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Frederiksted

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WTJX MP3 192 kbps
Soggy Dollar Radio (VG) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Frederiksted

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Hamilton House Museum
Benjamin House Museum
Christiansted Apothecarly Museum
Danish Customs House
Estate Whim Plantation Museum
Estate Whim Plantation Museum
Fort Christiansværn
Fort Frederik
Saint Croix Aquarium
Saint Croix Aquarium and Marine Education Center
Steeple Building Museum

Libraries in Frederiksted

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athalie McFarlane Petersen Public Library0.0
Athalie Petersen Public Library0.0
Florence A Williams Public Library0.0
Governor Juan F Luis Hospital and Medical Center Library0.0
Old Frederiksted Public Library0.0
University of the Virgin Islands Saint Croix Campus Library0.0
Virgin Islands Energy Office Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Frederiksted

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anne Heyliger Vegetable MarketQueen Cross Street
Christian "Shan" Hendricks Vegetable MarketCompany Street
La Reine Farmers MarketEstate Body Slob
La Reine Farmers' Market

Hotels in Frederiksted

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa
Sand Castle on the Beach
Sand Castle on the Beach
The Fred

Restaurants in Frederiksted

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amigos Restaurant PaQuito
Angel Charms Sports Bar and Restaurant
Margarita Fred's
Rambo's Lunch Box
Uca's Kitchen

Cafes in Frederiksted

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Polly's at the Pier

Clinics in Frederiksted

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ingeborg Nesbitt Clinic

Gas Stations in Frederiksted

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amigo's
Freedom City Service Station
Karim Service Station
Karim Service Station

Banks in Frederiksted

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Superfund Sites Near Frederiksted

6 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
OCEAN POINT TERMINALS (FKA LIMETREE)1 ESTATE HOPEST CROIX
OCEAN POINT TERMINALS (FKA LIMETREE)1 ESTATE HOPEST CROIX
OCEAN POINT TERMINALS (FKA LIMETREE)1 ESTATE HOPEST CROIX
VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY - ESTATE RICHMOND GENERATING STATION1 PENITENTIARY LNST. CROIX ISLAND
VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY - ESTATE RICHMOND GENERATING STATION1 PENITENTIARY LNST. CROIX ISLAND
VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY - ESTATE RICHMOND GENERATING STATION1 PENITENTIARY LNST. CROIX ISLAND

Airports Near Frederiksted

6 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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frederiksted

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Frederiksted Moravian Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Mother of Perpetual Help Church
New Testament Church of God
Saint Josephs Church
Saint Lukes Church
Saint Patricks Roman Catholic Church
Saint Pauls Episcopal-Anglican Church
Zion Church

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UFO Sightings
1
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

🇻🇮 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 Frederiksted

What is the population of Frederiksted?

Frederiksted has a population of 528 residents and is located in U.S. Virgin Islands. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 82.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Frederiksted?

Frederiksted 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 82°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches.

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