Simson Bay Village, Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten

Simson Bay Village is a small town in Sint Maarten with a population of 700. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

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

700 Population 3/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

40.2 in Annual Rain

America / Lower Princes Timezone

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People

Population700

Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)

Rain40.2 in/yr

Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Population	700
Population Density	3 / sq mi
Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates	18.0378°, -63.1185°
Timezone	America/Lower_Princes
Country	🇸🇽 Sint Maarten
Average Temperature	80°F (27°C)
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation	40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Simson Bay Village

Simson Bay Village is a small town in Sint Maarten with a population of 700. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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/Lower_Princes.

Climate in Simson Bay Village

Simson Bay Village 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

Simson Bay Village 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	79.7°F
	48% above Sint Maarten avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	243.7 sq mi (631.3 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	18.0378°N, 63.1185°W
Timezone	America/Lower_Princes

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"

6% above Sint Maarten avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Mar 17, 1997	90 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla	M5.5	112 km
Dec 8, 1998	95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands	M5.4	131 km
Nov 18, 1990	26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba	M5.4	28 km
Jan 24, 2021	76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands	M5.4	103 km
Oct 1, 2002	65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla	M5.3	86 km
Apr 30, 2013	Leeward Islands	M5.3	116 km
Feb 9, 2018	111 km N of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda	M5.2	137 km
Oct 27, 1990	26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla	M5.2	37 km
Oct 18, 1990	35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda	M5.2	109 km
Mar 3, 2006	113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla	M5.1	128 km
Jun 17, 2022	26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla	M5.1	47 km
Jul 4, 2012	13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla	M5.0	17 km
Jan 21, 2011	35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba	M5.0	90 km
Apr 19, 2014	69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla	M5.0	71 km
Apr 21, 1994	29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla	M5.0	25 km
Feb 2, 2011	38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba	M5.0	85 km
Oct 7, 1990	99 km NE of The Valley, Anguilla	M4.9	120 km
Feb 25, 2010	54 km NW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda	M4.9	96 km
Sep 25, 2000	121 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla	M4.9	143 km
Mar 17, 1997	82 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla	M4.9	104 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	188 km
2023	Tammy	Category 1	72 km
2019	Jerry	Category 1	240 km
2019	Dorian	Category 1	151 km
2017	Maria	Category 5	161 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	7 km
2017	Jose	Category 4	138 km
2014	Gonzalo	Category 3	14 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	295 km
2010	Earl	Category 4	51 km
2008	Omar	Category 4	85 km
2004	Frances	Category 4	210 km
2000	Debby	Category 1	37 km
1999	Lenny	Category 4	7 km
1999	Jose	Category 2	18 km
1998	Georges	Category 3	87 km
1997	Erika	Category 2	168 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	249 km
1996	Bertha	Category 1	41 km
1995	Luis	Category 4	42 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	-	134 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (47 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Saba	Stratovolcano	887 m (2,910 ft)	1640	47 km
Quill, The	Stratovolcano	601 m (1,972 ft)	250	65 km
Liamuiga	Stratovolcano	1,156 m (3,793 ft)	160	82 km
Nevis Peak	Stratovolcano	985 m (3,232 ft)	Unknown	114 km
Soufriere Hills	Stratovolcano	915 m (3,002 ft)	2013	177 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

Simson Bay Village 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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Schools in Simson Bay Village

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
St. Maarten Montessori	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Simson Bay Village

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 Simson Bay Village

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Amuseum Naturalis - Musée et centre d'interprétation
Heritage Collection Museum
Sint Maarten Museum
Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit

Libraries in Simson Bay Village

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Médiathèque		0.0
Philipsburg Jubilee Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Simson Bay Village

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Fish Market
Marigot Market
Philipsburg Market Place
WSC GROUP

Hotels in Simson Bay Village

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adonis Hotel

Aventura Inn

Fourteen at Mullet Bay

Mary's Boon Beach Resort

Mullet Bay Suites

Rainbow Beach Club

Royal Islander Club La Plage

Royal Islander Club La Terrasse Resort

Sapphire Beach Club

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort

The Cliff

The Morgan Resort

The Summit

Restaurants in Simson Bay Village

35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alina

Altro

Amigo's

Bajatzu

Beirut

Boca

Chef India

Dragon Gate

Escape

Fat Tonys

Fig & Bananas

Gongfu Tea

Granduca

Karakter

La Bodega

La Cantina

La Rosa

Le C Lounge

Mama

Mario Bistro

Paris Bistro

Pink Iguana

Rendez Vous Lounge

Rialto

Shogun

Sopranos

Spaghetti House

Thai Savanh

The Crazy Cow

Tides

Tropical Heaven

Tung Yuen

Winnie

Yami Sushi

Cafes in Simson Bay Village

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fashion Cafe

In&out

Natural Cafe

Tortuga Beach Cafe

Shopping Malls in Simson Bay Village

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Mall

Golf Courses in Simson Bay Village

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mullet Bay Golf Course

Breweries in Simson Bay Village

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
SXM Beer

Airports Near Simson Bay Village

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Princess Juliana International Airport	SXM	Large Airport
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport	SKB	Large Airport
Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport	AXA	Medium Airport
F. D. Roosevelt Airport	EUX	Medium Airport
Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport	SFG	Medium Airport
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport	SAB	Medium Airport
St. Jean Airport	SBH	Medium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone

America/Lower_Princes

🇸🇽 About Sint Maarten

Capital	Philipsburg
Population	40,654
Area	21 km²
GDP (USD)	$1,686,525,953
GDP per capita	$39,452
HDI	0.830
Life expectancy	76.4 years
Urban population	100.0%
Currency	XCG (Guilder)
Languages	English, French, Dutch
Calling code	+1721
TLD	.sx
Driving side	right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Simson Bay Village

What is the population of Simson Bay Village?

Simson Bay Village has a population of 700 residents and is located in Sint Maarten. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 243.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Simson Bay Village?

Simson Bay Village 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. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Blowing Point Village 1,067 pop · 9.7 mi Sandy Ground Village 1,067 pop · 11.4 mi North Hill Village 1,067 pop · 11.9 mi The Quarter 1,067 pop · 12.8 mi The Valley 1,067 pop · 13.0 mi Stoney Ground 1,067 pop · 13.5 mi Farrington 1,067 pop · 13.8 mi North Side 1,067 pop · 14.1 mi Sandy Hill 1,067 pop · 14.4 mi East End Village 1,067 pop · 15.6 mi Island Harbour 1,067 pop · 16.7 mi Upper Hell's Gate, SB 2,810 pop · 28.2 mi Oranjestad, SE 1,021 pop · 39.3 mi Saint Paul’s 2,460 pop · 47.5 mi

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