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Lucaya, Bahamas

Freeport · Bahamas

Lucaya is a mid-size city in Freeport, Bahamas with a population of 46,525. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

46,525 Population 62/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
America / Nassau Timezone

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About Lucaya

Lucaya

Lucaya is a suburb of Freeport, Bahamas, a city on the island of Grand Bahama, approximately 105 mi (160 km) east-northeast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, together with Freeport it forms the second largest city in the Bahamas. Lucaya's primary industry is tourism.

People

Population46,525
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population46,525
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates26.5333°, -78.6667°
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Country🇧🇸 Bahamas
State / ProvinceFreeport
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,409 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lucaya

Lucaya is a mid-size city in Bahamas (Freeport) with a population of 46,525. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is America/Nassau.

Climate in Lucaya

Lucaya has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1189 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 17° / 25.6° 48.6
Feb 23.3°C / 74°F 18.9° / 25.6° 33.6
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 19.9° / 26.6° 42.3
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 21.4° / 27.3° 68.3
May 26.5°C / 80°F 23.7° / 28.4° 117.6
Jun 28.1°C / 83°F 26.2° / 29.9° 182.9
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 27.5° / 30.7° 131.1
Aug 29.5°C / 85°F 27.7° / 30.8° 130.0
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 26.9° / 30.4° 165.4
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24.9° / 29.6° 120.6
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 22.3° / 27.8° 85.2
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 18.9° / 26.1° 63.8
Lucaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Bahamas avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area750.6 sq mi (1,944.1 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates26.5333°N, 78.6667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above Bahamas avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 1992.

Feb 22, 1992 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas M3.2 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 1 286 km
2022 Ian Category 2 274 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 32 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 225 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 32 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 37 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 155 km
2011 Irene Category 2 146 km
2007 Noel Category 1 216 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 133 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 238 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 132 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 54 km
2004 Frances Category 3 34 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 234 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 115 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 177 km
1999 Irene Category 1 161 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 249 km
1995 Erin Category 1 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 7.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in

Lucaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (2.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Lucaya

Institution Type Founded Website
University of the Bahamas North University
University of The Bahamas North (UB-North) University Visit →

Schools in Lucaya

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lucaya International School
Sir Jack Hayward High School
Jack Hayward Junior
Sunland Baptist Academy
Bishop Michael Eldon High School
Bishop Michael Eldon Primary School
Freeport Primary School
St. George high School
Freeport Gospel
Grand Bahama Academy
Maurice Moore
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Radio Stations near Lucaya

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Global 99.5 FM AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Lucaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bahamas Maritime Museum

Libraries in Lucaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sir Charles Hayward Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lucaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Port Lucaya Marketplace

Hotels in Lucaya

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bell Channel Inn Hotel
China Beach
Club Grand Bahama & Flamingo Bay
Fortune Beach Gardens
Grand Lucayan Resort
Island Seas Resort
Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Resort
Pelican Bay
Radison Breakers Cay
Radison Lighthouse Point
Reef Village
Taino Beach Resort and Club
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Hotel

Restaurants in Lucaya

21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agave
Banana Bay
Black Beard
Blu
Cappuccino´s
Clevelands Beach Club
Flying Fish Seafood
Garden Cafe
Gullywash
Pisces
Pizza Hut
Sabor
Santorini
Smith's Point Fish Fry Home
Taino By The Sea
The After Deck
The Brass Helmet
The Stoned Crab
Tropical Gyros
Upstairs on the Bay
Zorba's

Cafes in Lucaya

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee and Sous
Lignum Vitae

Clinics in Lucaya

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lucayan Medical Centre
Lucayans Family Care
Outpatient Specialty Clinic
St Judes Medical Center
The Medical Pavilion

Dentists in Lucaya

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Easy Dental Care
Sunrise Smiles

Veterinaries in Lucaya

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Freeport Veterinary Hospital

Bus Stations in Lucaya

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BS #2047082729

Gas Stations in Lucaya

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blvd
BS #1881825236
Cooper's
Five Palms
Grand Bahama Yacht Club

Banks in Lucaya

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahamas Development Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Grand Bahama Co-operative Credit Union

Gyms in Lucaya

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CrossFit

Golf Courses in Lucaya

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fortune Hills Golf Course
Reef Course

Breweries in Lucaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bahamian Brewery&Beverages

Stadiums & Teams in Lucaya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lucaya

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Grand Bahama International AirportFPOLarge Airport
Deep Water Cay AirportSmall Airport
Grand Bahama Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Walkers Cay AirportWKRSmall Airport
West End AirportWTDSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lucaya

28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bahamas Faith Ministries
Calvary Bible Church
Caravel Zion Baptist Church
Central Church of God
Church of God
Church of the Ascension
Community Heart Tabernacle
Fellowship Union Baptist Church
Flame of Fire
Freeport Gospel Assemblies of Brethren
Freeport Seventh Day Adventist Church
Grace Bible Fellowship Church
Hope Church of the Nazarene
Jubilee Cathedral
Living Water Assembly of God
New Canaan Zion
New Hope Methodist Church (BCMC)
New Life Worship Centre
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Kirk
Saint Johns Native Baptist Church
Shiloh
Shiloh Baptist Church
St Judes
St Paul's Methodist
Unity in Christ Church
Word of Life Ministries International
World Outreach Center

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Nassau

🇧🇸 About Bahamas

Capital Nassau
Population 385,640
Area 13,940 km²
GDP (USD) $15,271,300,000
GDP per capita $38,232
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 74.6 years
Internet users 94.8%
Urban population 81.3%
Currency BSD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1242
TLD .bs
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Bahamas

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 2 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 12 Majority Rule Day Majority Rule Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 3 Perry Christie Day Perry Christie Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 25 Whit Monday Whit Monday
Jul 10 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 7 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Oct 12 National Heroes' Day National Heroes' Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucaya

What is the population of Lucaya?

Lucaya has a population of 46,525 residents and is located in Bahamas. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 750.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lucaya?

Lucaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.

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