Little Bay, Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten

Little Bay is a small city in Sint Maarten with a population of 5,581. Elevation: 33 ft (10 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

5,581 Population 23/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lower Princes Timezone

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About Little Bay

Little Bay

Little Bay is an 8-hectare (20-acre) coastal pond in the country of Sint Maarten on the island of Saint Martin in the Dutch Caribbean. It has a low salinity and lies near the capital, Philipsburg. It has been identified as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International because it supports threatened or restricted-range bird species. Birds for which the IBA was designated include green-throated caribs, Antillean crested hummingbirds, Caribbean elaenias, pearly-eyed thrashers and lesser Antillean bullfinches. Pied-billed grebes, common moorhens, American coots, white-cheeked pintails and ruddy ducks have been recorded nesting at the site.

People

Population5,581
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population5,581
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates18.0264°, -63.0646°
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 Little Bay

Little Bay is a small city in Sint Maarten with a population of 5,581. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 Little Bay

Little Bay 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
Little Bay 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 33 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area243.7 sq mi (631.3 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates18.0264°N, 63.0646°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

1,141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 148 km
Mar 17, 1997 90 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.5 112 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 25 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 136 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 109 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 111 km
Oct 1, 2002 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla M5.3 87 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 104 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 41 km
Feb 9, 2018 111 km N of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 133 km
Mar 3, 2006 113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.1 132 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 47 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 89 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 19 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 86 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 65 km
Mar 30, 2004 38 km WSW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 111 km
Mar 17, 1997 82 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 103 km
Oct 7, 1990 99 km NE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 117 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 5 188 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 67 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 236 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 156 km
2017 Maria Category 5 163 km
2017 Irma Category 5 9 km
2017 Jose Category 4 135 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 11 km
2010 Earl Category 4 53 km
2008 Omar Category 4 90 km
2004 Frances Category 4 210 km
2000 Debby Category 1 31 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 9 km
1999 Jose Category 2 20 km
1998 Georges Category 3 90 km
1997 Erika Category 2 165 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 251 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 46 km
1995 Luis Category 4 42 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 136 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 - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 47 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 62 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 78 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 110 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 173 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

Little Bay 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 Little Bay

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Care Bears Centre - - - -
Learning Unlimited Preparatory School - - - -
The Asha Stevens - Hillside Christian School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Little Bay

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 Little Bay

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 Little Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblithèque de Lorient0.0
Biblothèque Territoriale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Philipsburg Jubilee Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Little Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Marigot Market
Philipsburg Market Place
WSC GROUP

Hotels in Little Bay

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belair Beach Hotel
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
L'Esperance Hotel
The Paradise Inn

Restaurants in Little Bay

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ali Baba
Freedom Fighter's Ital Snack
Humerly's Kitchen
Lido
Mark's Place
Oasis Food & Drinks
Pizza Hut
Seabreeze
St. Maarten Pica Pollo
Sun Hing Chinese Restaurant
Teng Da Chinese Restaurant & Bar
Toucan's Restaurant

Dentists in Little Bay

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SX #4306912289

Veterinaries in Little Bay

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St. Maarten Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Little Bay

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sol
Texaco

Banks in Little Bay

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Algemene Spaar- en Kredietcooperatie ACU
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Little Bay

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shop 4 Less

Gyms in Little Bay

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bell Air Fitness club
Physio Fit

Breweries in Little Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
SXM Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Little Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Little Bay

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Little Bay

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Halleluyah Assembly of Messianic Believers
Seventh-day Adventist Church
St Maarten Islamic Center

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 Little Bay

What is the population of Little Bay?

Little Bay has a population of 5,581 residents and is located in Sint Maarten. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 243.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Little Bay?

Little Bay 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.

Nearby Cities

Blowing Point Village 1,067 pop · 10.5 mi Sandy Ground Village 1,067 pop · 12.2 mi North Hill Village 1,067 pop · 12.4 mi The Quarter 1,067 pop · 12.6 mi The Valley 1,067 pop · 13.2 mi Farrington 1,067 pop · 13.3 mi Stoney Ground 1,067 pop · 13.5 mi Sandy Hill 1,067 pop · 13.9 mi North Side 1,067 pop · 14.1 mi East End Village 1,067 pop · 14.9 mi Island Harbour 1,067 pop · 16.3 mi Upper Hell's Gate, SB 2,810 pop · 28.6 mi Oranjestad, SE 1,021 pop · 37.9 mi Saint Paul’s 2,460 pop · 45.4 mi
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