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Port Nelson, Bahamas

Rum Cay · Bahamas

Port Nelson is a small town in Rum Cay, Bahamas with a population of 91. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

91 Population
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
America / Nassau Timezone

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About Port Nelson

Port Nelson est une ville des Bahamas située sur l'île de Rum Cay.

People

Population91

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population91
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates23.6497°, -74.8416°
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Country🇧🇸 Bahamas
State / ProvinceRum Cay
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (948 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Nelson

Port Nelson is a small town in Bahamas (Rum Cay) with a population of 91. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is America/Nassau.

Port Nelson has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Bahamas avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates23.6497°N, 74.8416°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Bahamas avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.01"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.26"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 2 17 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 137 km
2019 Dorian Category 4 285 km
2017 Irma Category 5 203 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 139 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 7 km
2014 Bertha Category 1 300 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 61 km
2011 Irene Category 3 31 km
2008 Ike Category 4 286 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 285 km
2004 Frances Category 4 52 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 251 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 118 km
1999 Dennis Category 1 119 km
1996 Lili Category 3 38 km
1996 Fran Category 3 288 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 127 km
1995 Erin Category 1 8 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
August 83°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in

Port Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Port Nelson

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rum Cay All Age School
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Hotels in Port Nelson

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rum Cay Club

Airports Near Port Nelson

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
San Salvador International AirportZSALarge Airport
Deadman's Cay AirportLGIMedium Airport
Hard Bargain AirportMedium Airport
New Bight AirportTBIMedium Airport
Stella Maris AirportSMLMedium Airport
Cape Santa Maria AirstripSmall Airport
Hawks Nest AirportSmall Airport
Hog Cay North AirportSmall Airport
Rum Cay International AirportRCYSmall Airport
Torch Cay AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Nelson

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Christopher's Anglican Church
St. John Baptist Church

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 Port Nelson

What is the population of Port Nelson?

Port Nelson has a population of 91 residents and is located in Bahamas..

What is the weather like in Port Nelson?

Port Nelson has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

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