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Weather & Climate in George Hill, Anguilla

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

George Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density837/sq mi
Coordinates18.1994°N, 63.0665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anguilla

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,541 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Mar 2, 2006 147 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.6 150 km 25 km
Mar 17, 1997 90 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.5 93 km 33 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 124 km 30 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 45 km 92 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 106 km 94 km
Oct 1, 2002 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla M5.3 68 km 41 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 122 km 63 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 29 km 63 km
Feb 9, 2018 111 km N of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 125 km 43 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 113 km 54 km
Mar 3, 2006 113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.1 116 km 39 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 29 km 39 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 29 km 76 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 69 km 53 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 103 km 161 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 108 km 168 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 13 km 94 km
Sep 25, 2000 121 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 124 km 33 km
Mar 17, 1997 82 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 85 km 33 km
Oct 20, 2003 137 km N of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 140 km 46 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 169 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 92 mph 61 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 75 mph 226 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 86 mph 162 km
2017 Maria Category 5 173 mph 179 km
2017 Irma Category 5 178 mph 12 km
2017 Jose Category 4 144 mph 120 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 115 mph 4 km
2011 Irene Category 1 75 mph 299 km
2010 Earl Category 4 132 mph 34 km
2008 Omar Category 4 132 mph 78 km
2004 Frances Category 4 144 mph 191 km
2000 Debby Category 1 81 mph 44 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 155 mph 12 km
1999 Jose Category 2 98 mph 36 km
1998 Georges Category 3 115 mph 105 km
1997 Erika Category 2 104 mph 151 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 81 mph 268 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 86 mph 51 km
1995 Luis Category 4 144 mph 23 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 66 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 81 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 96 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 128 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in

George Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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