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Weather & Climate in Duncan Town, Bahamas
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Duncan Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.1908°N, 75.7258°W |
| Timezone | America/Nassau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 17, 2005 | 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 33 km NNE of Jesús Menéndez, Cuba | M4.0 | 105 km | 21 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 53 km ENE of Banes, Cuba | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 35 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 42 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 35 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 34 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 139 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 56 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 146 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 121 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 3 | 104 mph | 273 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 231 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 144 mph | 298 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 3 | 115 mph | 154 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 177 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 35 km |
| 1981 | Gert | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in |
Duncan Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (0.8").