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West End, Bahamas

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12,724 Population 8/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
West End has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,525.7 sq mi (3,951.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates26.6871°N, 78.9770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 1992.

Feb 22, 1992 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas M3.2 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 1 255 km
2022 Ian Category 4 238 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 35 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 252 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 53 km
2017 Irma Category 4 271 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 3 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 180 km
2011 Irene Category 2 173 km
2007 Noel Category 1 249 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 98 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 215 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 113 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 39 km
2004 Frances Category 3 18 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 267 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 134 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 201 km
1999 Irene Category 1 126 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in

West End has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (2.1").

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