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Weather & Climate in Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frederiksted has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 82.9 sq mi (214.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7123°N, 64.8818°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Thomas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,016 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jan 24, 2021 | 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 105 km | 94 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | M5.3 | 95 km | 25 km |
| Nov 6, 1996 | 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 1990 | 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 110 km | 62 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 1991 | 71 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.9 | 142 km | 46 km |
| Jan 8, 1994 | 50 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.8 | 81 km | 104 km |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Puerto Rico region | M4.8 | 130 km | 46 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 58 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico | M4.8 | 132 km | 23 km |
| Aug 17, 1993 | 70 km S of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | M4.8 | 101 km | 27 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 43 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.7 | 112 km | 40 km |
| Oct 1, 1990 | 1 km W of Juncos, Puerto Rico | M4.7 | 125 km | 167 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 27 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.7 | 95 km | 78 km |
| May 12, 1996 | Leeward Islands | M4.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1998 | 77 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.6 | 141 km | 57 km |
| Aug 13, 2014 | 37 km NNE of Culebra, Puerto Rico | M4.6 | 107 km | 73 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 73 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.6 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Jobos, Puerto Rico | M4.6 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Jul 19, 1998 | 18 km WSW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.6 | 70 km | 132 km |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 70 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.6 | 132 km | 33 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 5 | 161 mph | 256 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 1 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 31 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 26 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 101 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 3 | 109 mph | 174 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 121 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 160 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 46 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 273 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 101 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 155 mph | 36 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 1 | 86 mph | 122 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 115 mph | 16 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 97 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 186 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 3 | 115 mph | 28 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1867 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 15.2 m | 24 | 56 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Saba (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PUERTO NEGRO (631 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | PUERTO NEGRO | 631 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in |
Frederiksted has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (1.7").