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Georgetown, Saint Helena

Full City Profile

5,012 Population 6/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area820.7 sq mi (2,125.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9286°N, 14.4119°W
TimezoneAtlantic/St_Helena

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
81% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.50"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 14, 2025.

Jul 12, 2001 126 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.7 127 km
Jun 11, 2022 87 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.6 88 km
Sep 21, 1992 92 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.6 92 km
Jun 10, 2016 103 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.5 104 km
Feb 18, 2015 107 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.4 107 km
Jun 16, 2000 103 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.4 103 km
Jun 16, 2000 112 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.4 112 km
Jul 9, 2011 103 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.3 104 km
Jun 6, 2020 93 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.3 94 km
Mar 12, 1992 86 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.3 86 km
Jun 13, 2022 Ascension Island region M5.2 92 km
May 5, 2004 117 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.2 118 km
Jul 21, 2005 103 km ESE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.2 104 km
Jul 10, 2017 94 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.2 94 km
Jul 9, 2011 91 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.2 91 km
Jun 11, 2022 81 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.2 81 km
Oct 21, 2000 115 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.1 116 km
May 14, 2001 127 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.1 128 km
Jun 12, 2022 91 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.0 92 km
Jun 11, 2022 94 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.0 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ascension (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ascension Stratovolcano 858 m (2,815 ft) 1508 5 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
December 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.5") and November the driest (0.3").

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