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Frenchman’s Fort, Cayman Islands

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533 Population 30/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Frenchman’s Fort has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates19.6940°N, 79.8791°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cayman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Jan 28, 2020 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M7.7 122 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 147 km
Jan 28, 2020 55 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M6.1 123 km
Jan 19, 2010 46 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M5.9 124 km
Aug 26, 1991 45 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands M5.8 133 km
Jun 27, 1992 66 km ESE of East End, Cayman Islands M5.6 110 km
Jan 28, 2020 40 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands M5.4 134 km
Jan 28, 2020 34 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.9 129 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 132 km
Jan 30, 2020 43 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.7 141 km
Jan 28, 2020 138 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.7 89 km
Mar 11, 2008 74 km ESE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.6 87 km
May 5, 2024 54 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 116 km
Jan 28, 2020 68 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 118 km
Jan 29, 2020 48 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 118 km
Jan 28, 2020 41 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 125 km
Mar 22, 2020 49 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 131 km
Jan 29, 2020 48 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 136 km
Jan 28, 2020 50 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.4 128 km
Jan 5, 2021 153 km E of East End, Cayman Islands M4.4 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 258 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 156 km
2024 Rafael Category 3 35 km
2022 Ian Category 1 287 km
2021 Grace Category 1 179 km
2020 Delta Category 3 296 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 16 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 56 km
2008 Ike Category 2 180 km
2007 Dean Category 4 233 km
2005 Emily Category 5 259 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 136 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 154 km
2004 Charley Category 2 102 km
2002 Lili Category 2 8 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 206 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 279 km
2001 Iris Category 2 255 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 133 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 71 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF SE COAST OF CUBA Earthquake 0.1 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest

Frenchman’s Fort has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.9").

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