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Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba

Saba · Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba

Upper Hell's Gate is a small town in Saba, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba with a population of 2,810. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,810 Population
640 ft Elevation 195 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
45.0 in Annual Rain
America / Kralendijk Timezone

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People

Population2,810

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Population2,810
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates17.6430°, -63.2265°
TimezoneAmerica/Kralendijk
Country🇧🇶 Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
State / ProvinceSaba
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation45.0 inches (1,143 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Upper Hell's Gate

Upper Hell's Gate is a small town in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba (Saba) with a population of 2,810. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is America/Kralendijk.

Upper Hell's Gate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates17.6430°N, 63.2265°W
TimezoneAmerica/Kralendijk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

819 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 126 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 27 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 112 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 113 km
Oct 1, 2002 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla M5.3 131 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 76 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 112 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 93 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 46 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 59 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 91 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 54 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 41 km
Jul 17, 2010 74 km ENE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 125 km
Mar 30, 2004 38 km WSW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 113 km
Mar 17, 1997 82 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 149 km
Feb 25, 2010 54 km NW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 112 km
Jan 8, 1994 50 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.8 134 km
May 18, 2013 27 km SW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.8 132 km
Mar 9, 2013 2 km WNW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M4.7 29 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 5 233 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 106 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 275 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 135 km
2017 Maria Category 5 118 km
2017 Irma Category 5 51 km
2017 Jose Category 4 180 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 56 km
2011 Irene Category 1 290 km
2010 Earl Category 4 96 km
2008 Omar Category 4 94 km
2004 Frances Category 4 255 km
2000 Debby Category 1 53 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 41 km
1999 Jose Category 2 29 km
1998 Georges Category 3 48 km
1997 Erika Category 1 210 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 206 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 49 km
1995 Luis Category 4 83 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 - 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (2 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 2 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 34 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 55 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 88 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in

Upper Hell's Gate has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (1.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Upper Hell's Gate

Institution Type Founded Website
Saba University School of Medicine University - Visit →

Radio Stations near Upper Hell's Gate

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
X103.9 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
X-Radio 91.3 (US) international MP3 192 kbps
X-Radio (US) international MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Upper Hell's Gate

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Harry L. Johnson Museum
Saba Heritage Center
St. Eustatius Museum

Hotels in Upper Hell's Gate

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cottage Club
Juliana's Hotel

Restaurants in Upper Hell's Gate

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amonhana
Brigadoon Restaurant
Chez Bubba Bistro
Guido's Place
Saba Snack
Scouts Place
The Hideaway
Tropics Cafe

Cafes in Upper Hell's Gate

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Red Rock

Banks in Upper Hell's Gate

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC

Airports Near Upper Hell's Gate

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Princess Juliana International AirportSXMLarge Airport
Robert L. Bradshaw International AirportSKBLarge Airport
Clayton J. Lloyd International AirportAXAMedium Airport
F. D. Roosevelt AirportEUXMedium Airport
Grand Case-l'Espérance AirportSFGMedium Airport
Juancho E. Yrausquin AirportSABMedium Airport
St. Jean AirportSBHMedium Airport
Vance W. Amory International AirportNEVMedium Airport

Post Offices in Upper Hell's Gate

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
FXDC Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Upper Hell's Gate

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Queen of the Holy Rosary Church
St. Paul's Conversion Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Kralendijk

🇧🇶 About Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba

Population 18,012
Area 328 km²
HDI 0.830
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Dutch, Papiamento
Calling code +599
TLD .bq
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Upper Hell's Gate

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m 1640

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Hell's Gate

What is the population of Upper Hell's Gate?

Upper Hell's Gate has a population of 2,810 residents and is located in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba..

What is the weather like in Upper Hell's Gate?

Upper Hell's Gate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches.

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