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Weather & Climate in Freetown, Bahamas
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Freetown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°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 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 79.9 sq mi (207.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7789°N, 76.2771°W |
| Timezone | America/Nassau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 113 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 184 mph | 192 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 105 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 193 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 2 | 104 mph | 38 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 115 mph | 12 km |
| 2007 | Noel | Category 1 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 37 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 191 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 92 mph | 70 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 132 mph | 60 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 120 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 3 | 115 mph | 142 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 121 mph | 291 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 31 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 173 mph | 76 km |
| 1981 | Gert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 190 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in |
Freetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (1.1").