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Saint-James, Saint Martin

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Saint-James is a small town in Saint Martin with a population of 1,739. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,739 Population 85/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
America / Marigot Timezone

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People

Population1,739
Density85/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,739
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates18.0645°, -63.0855°
TimezoneAmerica/Marigot
Country🇲🇫 Saint Martin
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saint-James

Saint-James is a small town in Saint Martin with a population of 1,739. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is America/Marigot.

Climate in Saint-James

Saint-James has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1136 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 23.2° / 28.5° 69.4
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 23° / 28.5° 53.3
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 23.4° / 28.9° 47.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 24.2° / 29.6° 60.8
May 27.8°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.4° 95.1
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 26° / 31.2° 61.2
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 26.1° / 31.3° 97.8
Aug 29°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.6° 108.8
Sep 29°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.6° 112.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.1° 163.2
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.9° / 30° 163.5
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 24° / 29.2° 102.6
Saint-James has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Saint Martin avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates18.0645°N, 63.0855°W
TimezoneAmerica/Marigot

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Saint Martin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,287 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 5, 2025.

Mar 17, 1997 90 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.5 108 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 106 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 132 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 30 km
Oct 1, 2002 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla M5.3 83 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 115 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 108 km
Feb 9, 2018 111 km N of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 133 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 37 km
Mar 3, 2006 113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.1 127 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 44 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 22 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 68 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 13 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 89 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 93 km
Sep 25, 2000 121 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 139 km
Mar 17, 1997 82 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 100 km
Feb 25, 2010 54 km NW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 92 km
Jul 17, 2010 74 km ENE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 84 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 5 184 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 67 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 235 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 155 km
2017 Maria Category 5 165 km
2017 Irma Category 5 4 km
2017 Jose Category 4 133 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 10 km
2011 Irene Category 1 298 km
2010 Earl Category 4 48 km
2008 Omar Category 4 87 km
2004 Frances Category 4 206 km
2000 Debby Category 1 35 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 4 km
1999 Jose Category 2 22 km
1998 Georges Category 3 92 km
1997 Erika Category 2 164 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 254 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 44 km
1995 Luis Category 4 38 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 51 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 67 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 83 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 115 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
November 80°F (26°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in

Saint-James has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and March the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Saint-James

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Klass FM 92.9 (AI) MP3 48 kbps
X103.9 (US) AAC+ 64 kbps
Q104.3 (US) classic rock, new york's classic rock AAC
Q106.1 (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 48 kbps
KOOL 102.7 FM (US) oldies MP3
X-Radio 91.3 (US) international MP3 192 kbps
X-Radio (US) international MP3 192 kbps
Kool 106.9 (US) MP3 128 kbps
Q 101.9 (US) adult contemporary AAC
Q 94.1 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Q107.3 (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 32 kbps
Q106.5 (US) urban adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Q107.5 (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 56 kbps
Q104.3 AAC
Q93.3 (US) urban contemporary AAC

Museums in Saint-James

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amuseum Naturalis - Musée et centre d'interprétation
Heritage Collection Museum
Musée du Patrimoine Le Brigantin
Musée Wall House
Sint Maarten Museum
Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit

Libraries in Saint-James

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblothèque Territoriale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Philipsburg Jubilee Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-James

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Marigot Market
Philipsburg Market Place
WSC GROUP

Hotels in Saint-James

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centr' Hotel
Golfe Hôtel
Le Beach Hotel

Restaurants in Saint-James

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Sip
Brasserie de la Gare
Café de Paris
CG Restaurant
Chay's
Da Vinci
High Cook
King of Kings
L'Assiette Provençale
La Carambole
La Fourchette
La Il Crepe
La Main à la Pâte
La Source
Le Bellevue Bar Restaurant
Le France
Le Galion
Le Lunch Sushi Bar
Le Pourquoi Pas
Le Spinnaker
Les Amandiers
Melda's Restaurant
Restaurant Mini Club
Rosemary's
Saint-James BBQ Hangout
Santa Lucia
The Coffee Shop Club
Tropicana
You & Me Bar Restaurant
Zee Best Chez Le Canadien

Cafes in Saint-James

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chabin's Cafe
Richard B
Sarafina's
Shima coffee roasters

Clinics in Saint-James

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Ophtalmologie
Laboratoire Lepers Saint-Martin Biologie

Dentists in Saint-James

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic
Dental Clinic dr. España

Gas Stations in Saint-James

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cadisco

Banks in Saint-James

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas

Shopping Malls in Saint-James

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marina Royale

Breweries in Saint-James

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
SXM Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-James

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-James

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Princess Juliana International AirportSXMLarge Airport
Clayton J. Lloyd International AirportAXAMedium Airport
F. D. Roosevelt AirportEUXMedium Airport
Grand Case-l'Espérance AirportSFGMedium Airport
Juancho E. Yrausquin AirportSABMedium Airport
St. Jean AirportSBHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Saint-James

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-James

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Méthodiste
Saints Philip and James

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Marigot

🇲🇫 About Saint Martin

Capital Marigot
Population 37,264
Area 53 km²
GDP (USD) $649,206,263
GDP per capita $21,668
HDI 0.800
Life expectancy 80.2 years
Urban population 100.0%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +590
TLD .fr
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-James

What is the population of Saint-James?

Saint-James has a population of 1,739 residents and is located in Saint Martin. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-James?

Saint-James has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

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