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San Nicolas, Aruba

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San Nicolas is a small city in Aruba with a population of 15,200. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,200 Population 2,364/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
America / Aruba Timezone

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About San Nicolas

San Nicolas

Village – miejscowość (plaats) i strefa (zone) w regionie Sint Nicolaas-Zuid w południowej części kraju autonomicznego Aruba, należącego do Holandii, w Ameryce Południowej. 1 stycznia 2020 r. liczyła 615 mieszkańców.

People

Population15,200
Density2,364/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population15,200
Population Density2,364 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates12.4362°, -69.9071°
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba
Country🇦🇼 Aruba
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (428 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Nicolas

San Nicolas is a small city in Aruba with a population of 15,200. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is America/Aruba.

Climate in San Nicolas

San Nicolas has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.3°C), the coldest is Feb (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 413 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 25.5° / 28.1° 20.1
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 25.4° / 28.1° 11.9
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 25.5° / 28° 32.0
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 25.9° / 28.6° 6.2
May 27.7°C / 82°F 26.7° / 29° 31.6
Jun 28.1°C / 83°F 27.1° / 29.7° 29.5
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 27.1° / 29.9° 35.7
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 27.5° / 30.6° 38.7
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 27.9° / 30.9° 35.8
Oct 29.2°C / 85°F 27.7° / 30.7° 64.1
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 27.3° / 29.9° 73.3
Dec 27.9°C / 82°F 26.6° / 29.2° 34.6
San Nicolas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above Aruba avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density2,364/sq mi
Coordinates12.4362°N, 69.9071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below Aruba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

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 M5.3 121 km
Mar 10, 2017 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela M5.2 63 km
Mar 25, 1990 160 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.9 81 km
Mar 9, 2017 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela M4.8 54 km
Aug 27, 2011 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 21 km
Mar 31, 1990 155 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 81 km
Feb 21, 2014 102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 88 km
Jul 23, 2009 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M4.6 113 km
Apr 7, 1990 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 66 km
Sep 2, 1991 60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 76 km
Jun 30, 2023 132 km NNW of Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela M4.5 102 km
Mar 28, 2023 near the coast of Venezuela M4.5 119 km
Feb 16, 2004 136 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.5 61 km
May 22, 2004 132 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 68 km
May 25, 2024 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela M4.4 114 km
Mar 17, 2004 133 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 70 km
Jun 3, 2018 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela M4.4 120 km
Mar 19, 1991 187 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 140 km
Jul 15, 2006 76 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 12 km
Dec 21, 1991 85 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela M4.3 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 161 km
2008 Omar Category 1 254 km
2007 Felix Category 4 83 km
2005 Emily Category 4 176 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
May 83°F (29°C) 0.7 in
June 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
October 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in

San Nicolas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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Schools in San Nicolas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
John Wesley College
Scol di Arte
Graf von Zinzendorf School
EPB San Nicolas
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Radio Stations near San Nicolas

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Massive Aruba calypso, caribbean AAC+ 48 kbps
Massive Arub AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio dinámica 92.9 (VE) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Nicolas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Community Museum
Historical Museum
Model Train Museum
Museum of Industry
National Archeological Museum Aruba

Libraries in San Nicolas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aruba National Library0.0
Arubiana-Caribiana0.0
Biblioteca Nacional - San Nicolaas0.0

Farmers Markets in San Nicolas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Captains Cook Minimarket
Rococo Plaza
Welcome Plaza

Restaurants in San Nicolas

21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astoria Restaurant
Barefoot Grill
Big Mama Grill
Double Happy Bar & Restaurant
Fan Bar & Restaurant
Food & Fruit Center
Joy's Restaurant
Kamini’s Kitchen
Ko'i Kome Bar & Grill
Neighba
O'Niel Caribbean Kitchen
Pizza Hut
Pom Lai Restaurant
Rendezvous
Rincón Colombiano
Sunrise City San Nicolas
The Colorado Shack
The New Kwang Chow
The New Pit Stop
Tipico Bar & Restaurant
Tony's Take Away

Cafes in San Nicolas

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kulture Cafe
Nicolas store/ Kulture Cafe

Monuments in San Nicolas

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seroe Colorado Natural Bridge
To All Seamen Anchor

Clinics in San Nicolas

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

David Wilson Fysio
Fysio Healthcare
Medical Center
Mediq Centro Medico
Rehab Center

Dentists in San Nicolas

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AW #639954269
Dent-Q Clinic

Bus Stations in San Nicolas

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arubus Mainstation San Nicolas
AW #959755648

Gas Stations in San Nicolas

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citgo
Citgo
Citgo
Texaco

Banks in San Nicolas

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arubabank
Caribbean Mercantile Bank
RBC Royal Bank

Gyms in San Nicolas

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AW #13438586479
AW #639966261
Bell’s Gym
Cuts and Curves

Golf Courses in San Nicolas

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aruba Golf Club

Breweries in San Nicolas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Balashi

Airports Near San Nicolas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Queen Beatrix International AirportAUALarge Airport
Josefa Camejo International AirportLSPMedium Airport
Adícora AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Nicolas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Kantoor San Nicolas

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Nicolas

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Church of God - Iglesia Di Dios - Ministerio Di Hesu-Kristu International
Holy Cross Anglican Church
Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal La Santidad
Iglesia Pentecostal Di Aruba
Sacred Temple
Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus
Seed of Life Ministeries
Seed of Life Ministeries
Seed of Life Minsteries Centre
Seroe Colorado Community Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Universal

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Aruba

🇦🇼 About Aruba

Capital Oranjestad
Population 105,845
Area 193 km²
GDP (USD) $3,834,729,616
GDP per capita $35,719
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Urban population 61.8%
Currency AWG (Guilder)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento
Calling code +297
TLD .aw
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Nicolas

What is the population of San Nicolas?

San Nicolas has a population of 15,200 residents and is located in Aruba. The population density is 2,364 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Nicolas?

San Nicolas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.

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