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Weather & Climate in Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Christiansted has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,659/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7468°N, 64.7056°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Thomas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,080 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 4, 2025 | 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.6 | 144 km | 20 km |
| May 8, 2022 | 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.5 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Dec 8, 1998 | 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 138 km | 30 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 88 km | 94 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | M5.3 | 114 km | 25 km |
| Nov 6, 1996 | 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Feb 2, 2011 | 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.0 | 138 km | 161 km |
| Apr 13, 2011 | 89 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 143 km | 31 km |
| Feb 3, 1990 | 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 103 km | 62 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 82 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1991 | 71 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.9 | 137 km | 46 km |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Puerto Rico region | M4.8 | 131 km | 46 km |
| Aug 17, 1993 | 70 km S of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | M4.8 | 120 km | 27 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 58 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico | M4.8 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Jan 8, 1994 | 50 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.8 | 66 km | 104 km |
| Oct 1, 1990 | 1 km W of Juncos, Puerto Rico | M4.7 | 140 km | 167 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 27 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.7 | 87 km | 78 km |
| May 12, 1996 | Leeward Islands | M4.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 43 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.7 | 106 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erin | Category 5 | 161 mph | 251 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 86 mph | 219 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 1 | 86 mph | 170 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 13 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 45 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 89 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 132 mph | 265 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 3 | 109 mph | 158 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 136 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 149 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 40 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 265 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 90 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 155 mph | 35 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 1 | 92 mph | 104 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 115 mph | 32 km |
| 1997 | Erika | Category 2 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 92 mph | 82 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 59 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 157 km |
| Quill, The | Stratovolcano | 601 m (1,972 ft) | 250 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PUERTO NEGRO (631 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | PUERTO NEGRO | 631 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in |
Christiansted has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (1.7").