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Weather & Climate in Crane, Barbados
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1049°N, 59.4486°W |
| Timezone | America/Barbados |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jul 16, 2015 | 128 km NE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M6.5 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 135 km ENE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M5.7 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique | M5.2 | 148 km | 57 km |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 134 km ENE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia | M5.2 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 136 km NE of Crane, Barbados | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 142 km NE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M5.1 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Sep 17, 2002 | 94 km SSE of Oistins, Barbados | M4.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2001 | 113 km SSW of Bridgetown, Barbados | M4.8 | 123 km | 52 km |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 106 km NE of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | M4.8 | 149 km | 58 km |
| Jul 19, 2017 | 135 km SE of Crane, Barbados | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2017 | 114 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados | M4.7 | 127 km | 61 km |
| Mar 29, 2007 | 49 km NW of Speightstown, Barbados | M4.7 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 125 km NE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M4.6 | 128 km | 23 km |
| May 14, 2015 | 48 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia | M4.6 | 146 km | 61 km |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 116 km NE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M4.6 | 118 km | 21 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 78 km ENE of Crane, Barbados | M4.6 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Feb 18, 2001 | 61 km ESE of Byera Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | M4.6 | 121 km | 35 km |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 86 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia | M4.6 | 126 km | 70 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 98 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados | M4.6 | 111 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 138 mph | 161 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 86 mph | 126 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 40 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 167 mph | 142 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 2 | 98 mph | 71 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 104 mph | 128 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 1 | 86 mph | 186 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 167 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 1 | 86 mph | 79 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 150 mph | 279 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 44 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere St. Vincent (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 189 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in |
Crane has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in February to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (2.3").