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Weather & Climate in Cooper’s Town, Bahamas
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cooper’s Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1,694.2 sq mi (4,388.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8714°N, 77.5113°W |
| Timezone | America/Nassau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Feb 22, 1992 | 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Imelda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 75 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 184 mph | 36 km |
| 2019 | Humberto | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 140 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 1 | 86 mph | 34 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 104 mph | 33 km |
| 2007 | Noel | Category 1 | 81 mph | 113 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 179 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 8 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 3 | 121 mph | 65 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 132 mph | 32 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 57 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 121 mph | 217 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 92 mph | 130 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Cooper’s Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (2.3").