Upper Prince’s Quarter, Sint Maarten
Full City Profile
4,020
Population
17/sq mi density
407 ft
Elevation
124 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Upper Prince’s Quarter 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 243.7 sq mi (631.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0328°N, 63.0308°W |
| Timezone | America/Lower_Princes |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 50 km |
| Quill, The | Stratovolcano | 601 m (1,972 ft) | 250 | 62 km |
| Liamuiga | Stratovolcano | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) | 160 | 78 km |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 172 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 |
Upper Prince’s Quarter 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").