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Weather & Climate in Cockburn Town, Bahamas
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cockburn Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.0518°N, 74.5314°W |
| Timezone | America/Nassau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 7 km |
| 2025 | Erin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 269 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 4 | 138 mph | 279 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 184 mph | 234 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 251 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 121 mph | 266 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 127 mph | 190 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 155 mph | 6 km |
| 2014 | Cristobal | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2014 | Bertha | Category 1 | — | 246 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 2 | 109 mph | 99 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 84 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 273 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 7 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 262 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 144 mph | 73 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 1 | 86 mph | 66 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in |
Cockburn Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (1.5").