Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Islands

Providenciales is a small city in Turks and Caicos Islands with a population of 23,769. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

23,769 Population 96/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
America / Grand Turk Timezone

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About Providenciales

Providenciales

Providenciales is an island in the northwest Caicos Islands, part of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. The island has an area of 98 km2 (38 mi2) and had a population of 23,769 as of 2012, the latest date for which an island-by-island census was published by the government. Providenciales is the third largest island in the Turks and Caicos in area, and is home to a majority of the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

People

Population23,769
Density96/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population23,769
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates21.7825°, -72.2521°
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk
Country🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (771 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Providenciales

Providenciales is a small city in Turks and Caicos Islands with a population of 23,769. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is America/Grand_Turk.

Climate in Providenciales

Providenciales has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 22.9° / 27.1° 22.1
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 23.4° / 26.7° 16.5
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 23.3° / 27° 26.0
Apr 26°C / 79°F 23.9° / 27.9° 30.9
May 27.3°C / 81°F 25.6° / 28.8° 108.3
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 26.7° / 29.7° 81.5
Jul 29°C / 84°F 27.7° / 30.1° 44.7
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 28.2° / 30.5° 50.6
Sep 29.4°C / 85°F 27.6° / 30.7° 81.3
Oct 28.9°C / 84°F 27.2° / 30.3° 92.3
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 25.7° / 29.3° 87.6
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 24.4° / 28° 40.8
Providenciales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Turks and Caicos Islands avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates21.7825°N, 72.2521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below Turks and Caicos Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1.

Apr 16, 2016 112 km NNE of Saint-Louis du Nord, Haiti M4.1 99 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 4 217 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 54 km
2022 Fiona Category 4 79 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 150 km
2017 Irma Category 5 50 km
2017 Maria Category 3 132 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 253 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 209 km
2011 Irene Category 3 60 km
2010 Earl Category 3 271 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 243 km
2008 Ike Category 4 91 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 5 km
2004 Frances Category 4 88 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 247 km
1999 Dennis Category 1 241 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 217 km
1998 Georges Category 1 297 km
1996 Hortense Category 4 132 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in

Providenciales has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Providenciales

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shining Stars Preparatory - - - -
Community College - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Providenciales

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Neptune Court

Hotels in Providenciales

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Airport Inn
Island’s Eye

Restaurants in Providenciales

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinson's Grill Shack
Da Conch Shack
Giggles
Hole In The Wall Restaurant & Bar
Horse Eye Jack
La Parada
Patty Place Downtown
Top Of The Cove

Cafes in Providenciales

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delicious Dishes
Taste Bites

Monuments in Providenciales

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Progress House Progressive National Party Head Quarters

Dentists in Providenciales

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TC #4141597911

Gas Stations in Providenciales

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rubis
Rubis
Shell
Shell
Shell
Smith Co
TC #413396810
TC #413396815

Banks in Providenciales

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC First Caribbean Bank
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Providenciales

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Courtyard PLaza
Town Centre Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Providenciales

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Providenciales

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Providenciales International AirportPLSLarge Airport
North Caicos AirportNCAMedium Airport
South Caicos AirportXSCMedium Airport
Harold Charles International Airport-Small Airport
Middle Caicos AirportMDSSmall Airport
Pine Cay AirportPICSmall Airport
West Caicos Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Providenciales

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abundant Life Ministries International
Assemblee Dean Dieu church
Church of St. Monica
Provo Bible Church
Reconciliation Apostolic Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Grand_Turk

🇹🇨 About Turks and Caicos Islands

Capital Cockburn Town
Population 37,665
Area 430 km²
GDP (USD) $1,638,653,000
GDP per capita $35,470
HDI 0.850
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Urban population 93.9%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1649
TLD .tc
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Providenciales

What is the population of Providenciales?

Providenciales has a population of 23,769 residents and is located in Turks and Caicos Islands. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 248.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Providenciales?

Providenciales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.

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