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The Moorings, Cayman Islands

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1,306 Population 73/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
The Moorings has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates19.7333°N, 79.7833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cayman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Jan 28, 2020 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M7.7 113 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 139 km
Jan 28, 2020 55 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M6.1 133 km
Jan 19, 2010 46 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M5.9 134 km
Aug 26, 1991 45 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands M5.8 144 km
Jun 27, 1992 66 km ESE of East End, Cayman Islands M5.6 120 km
Jan 28, 2020 40 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands M5.4 145 km
Jan 28, 2020 34 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.9 140 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 124 km
Jan 28, 2020 138 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.7 83 km
Mar 11, 2008 74 km ESE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.6 97 km
Mar 22, 2020 49 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 142 km
Jan 28, 2020 41 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 136 km
Jan 29, 2020 48 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 129 km
Jan 28, 2020 68 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 128 km
May 5, 2024 54 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 127 km
Jan 29, 2020 48 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.5 146 km
Jan 28, 2020 50 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands M4.4 138 km
Jan 5, 2021 153 km E of East End, Cayman Islands M4.4 63 km
Feb 2, 2020 115 km E of East End, Cayman Islands M4.4 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 253 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 161 km
2024 Rafael Category 3 44 km
2022 Ian Category 1 297 km
2021 Grace Category 1 190 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 21 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 64 km
2008 Ike Category 2 174 km
2007 Dean Category 4 237 km
2005 Emily Category 5 265 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 126 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 161 km
2004 Charley Category 3 113 km
2002 Lili Category 1 4 km
2002 Isidore Category 1 214 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 285 km
2001 Iris Category 2 260 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 137 km
1985 Kate Category 2 300 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 75 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
2020 OFF SE COAST OF CUBA Earthquake 0.1 m 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 5.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest

The Moorings has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (0.9").

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