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Weather & Climate in George Town, Bahamas
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
George Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 79.9 sq mi (207.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.5162°N, 75.7867°W |
| Timezone | America/Nassau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
19 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 | 93 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 58 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 170 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 54 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 101 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 2 | 109 mph | 55 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 43 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 269 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 100 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 144 mph | 162 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 198 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 3 | 115 mph | 42 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 65 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 173 mph | 210 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 170 km |
| 1981 | Gert | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in |
George Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (0.9").