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Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda

Saint Mary Parish · Antigua and Barbuda

Jolly Harbour is a small town in Saint Mary Parish, Antigua and Barbuda with a population of 855. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

855 Population 26/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
America / Antigua Timezone

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About Jolly Harbour

Jolly Harbour

Jolly Harbour is a neighbourhood in Bolans, Saint Mary, Antigua and Barbuda.

People

Population855
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population855
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates17.0662°, -61.8865°
TimezoneAmerica/Antigua
Country🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
State / ProvinceSaint Mary Parish
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jolly Harbour

Jolly Harbour is a small town in Antigua and Barbuda (Saint Mary Parish) with a population of 855. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 46.1 inches. The timezone is America/Antigua.

Jolly Harbour 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 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Antigua and Barbuda avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area32.9 sq mi (85.3 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates17.0662°N, 61.8865°W
TimezoneAmerica/Antigua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above Antigua and Barbuda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,078 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 M6.1 107 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 50 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 127 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 144 km
Oct 30, 2000 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.8 97 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 140 km
Jun 30, 2003 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.7 90 km
Apr 17, 2017 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 90 km
Oct 27, 2000 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 94 km
Jun 25, 1998 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 81 km
Feb 23, 2000 111 km ENE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.5 125 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 127 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 68 km
Apr 19, 1991 80 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 140 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 147 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 56 km
Jun 30, 1995 49 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 101 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 33 km
Sep 25, 2001 38 km ESE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 50 km
Feb 16, 2000 103 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 135 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 4 283 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 52 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 242 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 286 km
2017 Maria Category 5 137 km
2017 Irma Category 5 71 km
2017 Jose Category 4 141 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 10 km
2010 Earl Category 4 112 km
2008 Omar Category 4 236 km
2007 Dean Category 4 285 km
2004 Frances Category 4 297 km
2000 Debby Category 1 52 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 119 km
1999 Jose Category 2 19 km
1998 Georges Category 4 21 km
1997 Erika Category 1 200 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 279 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 49 km
1995 Luis Category 4 52 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 49 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 50 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 49 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 71 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 49 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 60 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 144 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Hills (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 50 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 74 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 103 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 116 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 123 km
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 156 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 169 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 182 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 5.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in

Jolly Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Jolly Harbour

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Jolly Harbour

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

Libraries in Jolly Harbour

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

Farmers Markets in Jolly Harbour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Heritage Market
Vendor's Square

Hotels in Jolly Harbour

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coco Bay Hotel
Coco's Hotel
Hermitage Hotel
Jolly Beach Hotel
Jolly Castle Hotel
Sugar Ridge Hotel
Tamarind Hills

Restaurants in Jolly Harbour

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akropolis Greek Taverna
Al Porto
Bodog Beach Club (formerly Castaways)
Fort Smoke K’s
II Giardino
Mamma Mia
Mangrovs
Mayday
Melini's
Miracles Of The Caribbean Restaurant
Sandy´s Beachbar
Sheer Rocks
The Crow's Nest
The Nest
Wild Tamarind

Cafes in Jolly Harbour

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petal's

Gas Stations in Jolly Harbour

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jolly Harbor Fuel Dock

Stadiums & Teams in Jolly Harbour

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jolly Harbour

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
John A. Osborne AirportMNILarge Airport
V. C. Bird International AirportANULarge Airport
Burton-Nibbs International AirportBBQMedium Airport
Vance W. Amory International AirportNEVMedium Airport
Coco Point Lodge AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Jolly Harbour

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Crossroads Centre Antigua

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Antigua

🇦🇬 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jolly Harbour

What is the population of Jolly Harbour?

Jolly Harbour has a population of 855 residents and is located in Antigua and Barbuda. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 32.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jolly Harbour?

Jolly Harbour 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 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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