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Willikies, Antigua and Barbuda

Saint Philip Parish · Antigua and Barbuda

Willikies is a small town in Saint Philip Parish, Antigua and Barbuda with a population of 1,270. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,270 Population 63/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
America / Antigua Timezone

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About Willikies

Willikies

Willikies is a small settlement in the parish of Saint Philip, located in the eastern part of Antigua island in Antigua and Barbuda. It is located to the north of Nonsuch Bay, between Seatons and Indian Town Point. Other nearby villages include Glanvilles to the west and Long Bay to the east. Willikies had a population of 1,270 in 2011 over 3.79 square kilometres. Willikies was one of the villages that emerged following emancipation, growing to eventually become the largest settlement in eastern Antigua. Willikies is located on the Sir Robin Yearwood Highway.

People

Population1,270
Density63/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population1,270
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates17.0868°, -61.7093°
TimezoneAmerica/Antigua
Country🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
State / ProvinceSaint Philip Parish
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,100 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Willikies

Willikies is a small town in Antigua and Barbuda (Saint Philip Parish) with a population of 1,270. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is America/Antigua.

Willikies 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Antigua and Barbuda avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.2 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates17.0868°N, 61.7093°W
TimezoneAmerica/Antigua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above Antigua and Barbuda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 115 km
Mar 19, 2016 126 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M6.0 147 km
May 16, 2014 114 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.9 143 km
Oct 30, 2000 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.8 82 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 146 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 109 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 69 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 130 km
Jun 30, 2003 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.7 73 km
Jun 25, 1998 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 73 km
Oct 27, 2000 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 79 km
Apr 17, 2017 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 73 km
Feb 23, 2000 111 km ENE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.5 106 km
Apr 19, 1991 80 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 121 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 55 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 110 km
Feb 16, 2000 103 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 119 km
Jun 30, 1995 49 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 92 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 25 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 91 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 4 283 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 33 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 230 km
2017 Maria Category 5 146 km
2017 Irma Category 5 69 km
2017 Jose Category 4 131 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 10 km
2010 Earl Category 4 100 km
2008 Omar Category 4 244 km
2007 Dean Category 4 293 km
2004 Frances Category 4 292 km
2000 Debby Category 1 46 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 132 km
1999 Jose Category 2 2 km
1998 Georges Category 4 10 km
1997 Erika Category 1 189 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 297 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 47 km
1995 Luis Category 4 46 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 4.0 m 64 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 65 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 64 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 84 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 64 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 79 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 146 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Hills (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 65 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 93 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 116 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 120 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 140 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 167 km
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 172 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 179 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in

Willikies has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Willikies

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EXA FM: Pop Music in Spanish and English english, music AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Willikies

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Betty's Hope Museum
Dockyard Museum
Dow's hill interpretation center
Museum Of Antigua & Barbuda

Libraries in Willikies

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Silston Library0.0
The National Public Library of Antigua and Barbuda0.0

Farmers Markets in Willikies

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Heritage Market
Vendor's Square

Hotels in Willikies

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cliffside Villa Antigua
Grand Pineapple Beach Club
Nonsuch Bay Resort
The Verandah Resort and Estates
Villa Azura
Villa H
Villa Kulala

Restaurants in Willikies

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Tartaruga
Macumba Cafe
Mama Pasta
Seabreeze, Nicole's, And Buccaneer

Cafes in Willikies

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tropical Time Out

Stadiums & Teams in Willikies

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Willikies

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
John A. Osborne AirportMNILarge Airport
V. C. Bird International AirportANULarge Airport
Burton-Nibbs International AirportBBQMedium Airport
Coco Point Lodge AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Willikies

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Crossroads Centre Antigua

Churches & Religious Organizations in Willikies

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Faith Apostolic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Antigua
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)

🇦🇬 About Antigua and Barbuda

Capital St. John's
Population 96,286
Area 443 km²
GDP (USD) $2,005,785,185
GDP per capita $21,495
HDI 0.851
Life expectancy 77.6 years
Internet users 77.6%
Urban population 24.5%
Currency XCD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1268
TLD .ag
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willikies

What is the population of Willikies?

Willikies has a population of 1,270 residents and is located in Antigua and Barbuda. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Willikies?

Willikies has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.

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