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Tutu, U.S. Virgin Islands

Saint Thomas Island · U.S. Virgin Islands

Tutu is a small city in Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands with a population of 5,519. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,519 Population 2,773/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.2 in Annual Rain
America / St Thomas Timezone

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About Tutu

Tutu

Charlotte Amalie, on Saint Thomas, is the capital and largest town of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is on the island's southern shore at the head of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. The town is known for its historic sites, Danish colonial architecture, harbor, and shopping. In 2020, it had a population of 8,194, making it the most densely populated town in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

People

Population5,519
Density2,773/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population5,519
Population Density2,773 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates18.3388°, -64.8865°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Thomas
Country🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands
State / ProvinceSaint Thomas Island
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.2 inches (1,098 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tutu

Tutu is a small city in U.S. Virgin Islands (Saint Thomas Island) with a population of 5,519. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is America/St_Thomas.

Climate in Tutu

Tutu has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1043 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 22.8° / 28.9° 58.1
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.1° 49.9
Mar 26°C / 79°F 22.9° / 29° 50.0
Apr 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30° 59.3
May 27.7°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.5° 79.3
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.9° / 31.7° 60.6
Jul 29°C / 84°F 26° / 32° 76.5
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 26.1° / 32.1° 107.0
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 26° / 31.8° 125.0
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.3° 140.5
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.2° 158.5
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 23.5° / 29.3° 78.5
Tutu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above U.S. Virgin Islands avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density2,773/sq mi
Coordinates18.3388°N, 64.8865°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Thomas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above U.S. Virgin Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,841 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Oct 17, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M6.0 113 km
May 4, 2025 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 94 km
Oct 16, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 113 km
May 8, 2022 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.5 90 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 103 km
Dec 28, 1992 131 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 134 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 87 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 137 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 127 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 135 km
May 11, 1996 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 109 km
Mar 11, 2002 134 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 138 km
Nov 6, 1996 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 82 km
May 20, 2009 73 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.0 98 km
Jan 13, 1993 127 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 130 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 33 km
Jan 10, 2013 137 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 140 km
Feb 3, 1990 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 45 km
Apr 13, 2011 89 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 95 km
Oct 24, 2001 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 111 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 5 187 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 299 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 196 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 188 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 24 km
2017 Maria Category 5 85 km
2017 Irma Category 5 35 km
2017 Jose Category 4 225 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 126 km
2011 Irene Category 1 108 km
2010 Earl Category 4 103 km
2008 Omar Category 4 105 km
2004 Frances Category 4 205 km
2000 Debby Category 1 54 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 102 km
1999 Jose Category 1 118 km
1998 Georges Category 3 61 km
1997 Erika Category 2 264 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 29 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1867 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 15.2 m 24 20 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Saba (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PUERTO NEGRO (631 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in

Tutu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Tutu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Church of God Academy
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Radio Stations near Tutu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tutu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cinnamon Bay Museum
Haagensen House Museum
Seven Arches Museum
St. Thomas Historical Trust Museum
Weibel Museum

Libraries in Tutu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Charles W. Turnbull Library0.0
Elaine Ione Sprauve Library0.0
Enid M Baa Library and Archives0.0
Ralph M Paiewonsky Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tutu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bordeaux Farmers' Market
Harbour Market
Lumber Yard
Market Square
Rothschild Francis Vegetable MarketCharlotte Amalie

Hotels in Tutu

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elysian Beach Resort
Point Pleasant Resort
The Ritz-Carlton, Saint Thomas

Restaurants in Tutu

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

China Fast Food
East End Cafe
Melt
Pizza Hut
Sunset Grille
Sushi Thai
Veggie Plus
XO Bistro

Cafes in Tutu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lattes in Paradise

Cinemas in Tutu

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribbean Cinemas

Zoos in Tutu

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coral World Ocean Park

Clinics in Tutu

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

East End Family Health Center

Dentists in Tutu

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Center

Gas Stations in Tutu

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasworks
PG Gas Station
Puma
Puma
Total
Total
TotalEnergies
VI #12580483276

Banks in Tutu

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Bank
First Bank
Merchant's Commercial Bank
Popular

Shopping Malls in Tutu

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Mylner Shopping Center
Four Winds Plaza
Red Hook Plaza
Time Center
Tutu Park Mall

Breweries in Tutu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Leatherback Brewing Company STT

Stadiums & Teams in Tutu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tutu

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cyril E. King AirportSTTLarge Airport
Terrance B. Lettsome International AirportEISLarge Airport
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez AirportVQSMedium Airport
Benjamin Rivera Noriega AirportCPXMedium Airport
Henry E. Rohlsen AirportSTXMedium Airport
Virgin Gorda AirportVIJMedium Airport
Captain Auguste George AirportNGDSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tutu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
United States Postal Office - Tutu Mall

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tutu

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of God of Prophecy
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
New Herrnhut Moravian Mission
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Wesley Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/St_Thomas
Area
3.1 km² (1.2 mi²)
Founded
1666
Postal Code
803
Website
st-thomas.com/
Twinned With
Montescudaio

🇻🇮 About U.S. Virgin Islands

Capital Charlotte Amalie
Population 106,977
Area 352 km²
GDP (USD) $4,672,000,000
GDP per capita $44,321
HDI 0.870
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Urban population 95.3%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1340
TLD .vi
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tutu

What is the population of Tutu?

Tutu has a population of 5,519 residents and is located in U.S. Virgin Islands. The population density is 2,773 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tutu?

Tutu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches.

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