Koolbaai, Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten

Koolbaai is a small city in Sint Maarten with a population of 6,000. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,000 Population 25/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lower Princes Timezone

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People

Population6,000
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population6,000
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates18.0405°, -63.0840°
TimezoneAmerica/Lower_Princes
Country🇸🇽 Sint Maarten
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Koolbaai

Koolbaai is a small city in Sint Maarten with a population of 6,000. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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 40.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lower_Princes.

Climate in Koolbaai

Koolbaai has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1136 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 23.2° / 28.5° 69.4
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 23° / 28.5° 53.3
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 23.4° / 28.9° 47.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 24.2° / 29.6° 60.8
May 27.8°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.4° 95.1
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 26° / 31.2° 61.2
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 26.1° / 31.3° 97.8
Aug 29°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.6° 108.8
Sep 29°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.6° 112.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.1° 163.2
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.9° / 30° 163.5
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 24° / 29.2° 102.6
Koolbaai 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Sint Maarten avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area243.7 sq mi (631.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates18.0405°N, 63.0840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lower_Princes

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Sint Maarten avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 150 km
Mar 17, 1997 90 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.5 111 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 27 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 133 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 107 km
Oct 1, 2002 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla M5.3 86 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 113 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 106 km
Feb 9, 2018 111 km N of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 134 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 39 km
Mar 3, 2006 113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.1 130 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 46 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 67 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 91 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 14 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 87 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 22 km
Mar 17, 1997 82 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 102 km
Mar 30, 2004 38 km WSW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 113 km
Sep 25, 2000 121 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 141 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 5 187 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 68 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 237 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 155 km
2017 Maria Category 5 163 km
2017 Irma Category 5 7 km
2017 Jose Category 4 135 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 11 km
2011 Irene Category 1 298 km
2010 Earl Category 4 51 km
2008 Omar Category 4 88 km
2004 Frances Category 4 209 km
2000 Debby Category 1 34 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 7 km
1999 Jose Category 2 20 km
1998 Georges Category 3 90 km
1997 Erika Category 2 166 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 252 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 44 km
1995 Luis Category 4 41 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
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m - 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 48 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 64 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 80 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 113 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
November 80°F (26°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in

Koolbaai has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Koolbaai

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sr. Regina Primary - - - -
Charles Leopold Hall Primary School - - - -
Leonard Connor School - - - -
St. Maarten Seventh-day Adventist School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Koolbaai

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Klass FM 92.9 (AI) - MP3 48 kbps
X103.9 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Q104.3 (US) classic rock, new york's classic rock AAC
Q106.1 (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 48 kbps
KOOL 102.7 FM (US) oldies MP3
X-Radio 91.3 (US) international MP3 192 kbps
X-Radio (US) international MP3 192 kbps
Kool 106.9 (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Q 101.9 (US) adult contemporary AAC
Q 94.1 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Q107.3 (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 32 kbps
Q106.5 (US) urban adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Q107.5 (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 56 kbps
Q104.3 - AAC
Q93.3 (US) urban contemporary AAC

Museums in Koolbaai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amuseum Naturalis - Musée et centre d'interprétation
Heritage Collection Museum
Musée du Patrimoine Le Brigantin
Musée Wall House
Sint Maarten Museum
Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit

Libraries in Koolbaai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblothèque Territoriale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Philipsburg Jubilee Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Koolbaai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Marigot Market
Philipsburg Market Place
WSC GROUP

Hotels in Koolbaai

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aqualina Beach Club
Atrium Resort & Spa
Baker's Suites
Carl's Unique Inn & Conference Room
Eduardo's Inn
Flamingo Beach Resort By Diamond Resorts
La Vista Beach
La Vista Beach Resort
Royal Palm Beach Resort
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Simpson Bay Suites
Travel Inn
Turquoise Shell Inn

Restaurants in Koolbaai

63 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abu Ghazi Shwarma & Kabab House
Alina's
Astra
Avantika
Balls & Wine
Bamboo house
Bavaria
Beirut
Bombay Bites
Bon Appetit
Buffalo Wings
Cabana
Cappucino Bar & Restaurant
Captain's Rib Shack
Champagne
Chopsticks
Cugini
Dannisa
Fat Turtle Bar and Restaurant
Frechy Ludo's
Green House Restaurant and Bar
Greenhouse Restaurant & Bar
Hang Fung
Hing Wong
Hong Fo
Izi Ristorante Italiano
Jasmine Chinese Restaurant
Jimbo's Rock & Blues Cafe
La Bomba
La Patrona
La Perle Bleu
Lagoonies
Li Far East
Little Bamboo
Little Jerusalem
Marge's Place
Marty's Go Dutch
Nowhere Special
Old Tree Peking Chinese Seafood
Papia
Pineapple Pete
Pizza & Co.
Pizza del Sol
Pizza Italy
Rancho
Roxxy Beach Bar & Restaurant
Sale & Pepe
Shiv Shakti
Sint Maarten Yacht Club
Skip Jack's Seafood Grill, Bar and Fishmarket
Snoopy's
SO French
The Green House
The Palms
The Rooster Buffet and Lounge
Top Carrot
Topper's
Topper´s By The Sea
Trey Wah Seafood House
Tung Kong Bar & Restaurant
White Swan Restaurant
Wok Express
Zee Best

Cinemas in Koolbaai

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caribbean Cinemas

Monuments in Koolbaai

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Osborne Kruythoff: The Traffic Man

Clinics in Koolbaai

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inner Harmony Wellness Centre
Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in Koolbaai

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sol
SX #13027091237
SX #1422918700
SX #1422918702
Texaco

Banks in Koolbaai

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Di Caribe
First Caribbean
Orco Bank
R.B.T.T.
RBC
Windward Island Bank

Shopping Malls in Koolbaai

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puerta Del Sol Plaza

Gyms in Koolbaai

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Be Well Be Fit
Joga
SX #521367558

Breweries in Koolbaai

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
SXM Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Koolbaai

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Koolbaai

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Princess Juliana International AirportSXMLarge Airport
Robert L. Bradshaw International AirportSKBLarge Airport
Clayton J. Lloyd International AirportAXAMedium Airport
F. D. Roosevelt AirportEUXMedium Airport
Grand Case-l'Espérance AirportSFGMedium Airport
Juancho E. Yrausquin AirportSABMedium Airport
St. Jean AirportSBHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Koolbaai

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
The Mailbox

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koolbaai

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abundant Grace Community Church
Cole Bay Methodist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lower_Princes

🇸🇽 About Sint Maarten

Capital Philipsburg
Population 40,654
Area 21 km²
GDP (USD) $1,686,525,953
GDP per capita $39,452
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Urban population 100.0%
Currency XCG (Guilder)
Languages English, French, Dutch
Calling code +1721
TLD .sx
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Koolbaai

What is the population of Koolbaai?

Koolbaai has a population of 6,000 residents and is located in Sint Maarten. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 243.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Koolbaai?

Koolbaai 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. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

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