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Marsh Harbour, Bahamas

Central Abaco · Bahamas

Marsh Harbour is a small city in Central Abaco, Bahamas with a population of 5,314. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

5,314 Population 10/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
America / Nassau Timezone

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About Marsh Harbour

Marsh Harbour is a town in Abaco Islands, Bahamas, with a population of 6,283 as of 2012.

People

Population5,314
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population5,314
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates26.5412°, -77.0636°
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Country🇧🇸 Bahamas
State / ProvinceCentral Abaco
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,269 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marsh Harbour

Marsh Harbour is a small city in Bahamas (Central Abaco) with a population of 5,314. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is America/Nassau.

Marsh Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Bahamas avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area534.2 sq mi (1,383.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates26.5412°N, 77.0636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above Bahamas avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.97"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Imelda Category 1 263 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 113 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 235 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 6 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 155 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 18 km
2011 Irene Category 2 14 km
2007 Noel Category 1 58 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 236 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 287 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 18 km
2004 Frances Category 3 74 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 143 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 24 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 27 km
1996 Fran Category 3 201 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 108 km
1995 Erin Category 1 69 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 134 km
1991 Bob Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
August 83°F (29°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in

Marsh Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Marsh Harbour

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Central Abaco Primary
Abaco Central High School
Long Bay School
Saint Francis De Sale Catholic School
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Museums in Marsh Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cetacean Museum
Heritage Museum
Wyannie Malone Museum

Hotels in Marsh Harbour

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abaco Inn
Abaco Lodge
Dunrobin Shores Cottage
Firefly
Green Bahamas
Harbour Lodge
Hideways Resort
Hope Town Inn
Island Breezes
Lofty Fig Villas
Lubbers' Landing
Pura Vida Cottages
Regattas
Sea Levels Lodgings
Turtle Hill Cottages
Wild Island Resorts

Restaurants in Marsh Harbour

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bradley's Onthe-Harbour
Curley Tails
Dock & Dine
Dock & Dine
Guava Duff & Stuff
Islands
Jib Room
Mangoes
Smoke House BBQ
Snappas

Cafes in Marsh Harbour

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Junovia's Diner

Clinics in Marsh Harbour

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marsh Harbour Medical Centre
MediCentre

Dentists in Marsh Harbour

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abaco Dental Associates

Veterinaries in Marsh Harbour

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribbean Veterinary
Island Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Marsh Harbour

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abaco Suzuki
Esso
K and S Auto Service Station
Rubis
Rubis
Shell

Banks in Marsh Harbour

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Commonwealth Bank
First Carribbean International Bank
RBC

Shopping Malls in Marsh Harbour

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Imports Unlimited

Golf Courses in Marsh Harbour

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Whinding Bay Golf Course
Whinding Bay Golf Course

Airports Near Marsh Harbour

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leonard M. Thompson International AirportMHHMedium Airport
Treasure Cay AirportTCBMedium Airport
Moores Island AirportSmall Airport
Sandy Point AirportSmall Airport
Spanish Cay AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marsh Harbour

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church
Church of Christ
Church of God
Church of God Cathedral
Gospel Chapel
New Life Bible Church
New Rehoboth Ministries International
Saint Andrews Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Nassau
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)

🇧🇸 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 Marsh Harbour

What is the population of Marsh Harbour?

Marsh Harbour has a population of 5,314 residents and is located in Bahamas. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 534.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marsh Harbour?

Marsh Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

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