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Oranjestad, Aruba

Full City Profile

29,998 Population 3,378/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Oranjestad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²)
Population Density3,378/sq mi
Coordinates12.5240°N, 70.0270°W
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on May 25, 2024.

Jun 28, 2001 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.3 126 km
Mar 10, 2017 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela M5.2 79 km
Jan 1, 2006 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.1 148 km
Mar 25, 1990 160 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.9 69 km
Mar 9, 2017 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela M4.8 70 km
Aug 27, 2011 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 34 km
Mar 31, 1990 155 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 67 km
Jul 23, 2009 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M4.6 116 km
Sep 2, 1991 60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 71 km
Apr 7, 1990 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 53 km
Feb 21, 2014 102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 75 km
Jun 30, 2023 132 km NNW of Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela M4.5 85 km
Mar 28, 2023 near the coast of Venezuela M4.5 105 km
Feb 16, 2004 136 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.5 47 km
May 25, 2024 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela M4.4 131 km
Jun 3, 2018 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela M4.4 135 km
Mar 19, 1991 187 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 124 km
Mar 17, 2004 133 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 54 km
May 22, 2004 132 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 52 km
Jul 15, 2006 76 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 146 km
2008 Omar Category 1 256 km
2007 Felix Category 4 78 km
2005 Emily Category 4 172 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 143 km
1999 Lenny Category 2 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
May 83°F (29°C) 0.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
September 85°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
October 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in

Oranjestad has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.3").

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