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Spanish Wells, Bahamas

Spanish Wells · Bahamas

Spanish Wells is a small town in Spanish Wells, Bahamas with a population of 1,500. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,500 Population 19/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
America / Nassau Timezone

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About Spanish Wells

Spanish Wells

Spanish Wells is a district of the Bahamas. The settlement consists of a medium-sized town on the island of St. George's Cay 610 m (2,000 ft) wide by 2,860 m (9,380 ft) long, located approximately 500 m (1,600 ft) off the northern tip of Eleuthera island. According to the 2022 census, it has a population of 1,608 residents.

People

Population1,500
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,500
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates25.5472°, -76.7641°
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Country🇧🇸 Bahamas
State / ProvinceSpanish Wells
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,032 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Spanish Wells

Spanish Wells is a small town in Bahamas (Spanish Wells) with a population of 1,500. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is America/Nassau.

Spanish Wells has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Bahamas avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area79.9 sq mi (207.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates25.5472°N, 76.7641°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above Bahamas avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.57"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 2 286 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 185 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 157 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 106 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 120 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 280 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 40 km
2011 Irene Category 3 23 km
2007 Noel Category 1 98 km
2004 Frances Category 4 8 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 116 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 40 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 18 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 84 km
1996 Lili Category 3 235 km
1996 Fran Category 3 256 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 123 km
1995 Erin Category 1 42 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 23 km
1981 Gert Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in

Spanish Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 70°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (1.6").

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Restaurants in Spanish Wells

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Island Style

Airports Near Spanish Wells

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lynden Pindling International AirportNASLarge Airport
Governor's Harbour AirportGHBMedium Airport
North Eleuthera AirportELHMedium Airport
Rock Sound International AirportRSDMedium Airport
Sandy Point AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Spanish Wells

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Vision Church of God

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 Spanish Wells

What is the population of Spanish Wells?

Spanish Wells has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in Bahamas. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 79.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Spanish Wells?

Spanish Wells has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches.

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