Weather & Climate in Cockburn Harbour, Turks and Caicos Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cockburn Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4929°N, 71.5330°W |
| Timezone | America/Grand_Turk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 18, 2005 | 51 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.2 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 69 km NNW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.2 | 127 km | 27 km |
| Apr 16, 2016 | 112 km NNE of Saint-Louis du Nord, Haiti | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 266 km E of Abraham’s Bay, Bahamas | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 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 4 | 138 mph | 189 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 17 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 4 | 138 mph | 35 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 152 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 52 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 80 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 285 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 66 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 127 mph | 237 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 44 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 80 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 155 mph | 260 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 192 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 4 | 132 mph | 86 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 121 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 30 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in |
Cockburn Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (1.3").