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Weather & Climate in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marsh Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 534.2 sq mi (1,383.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5412°N, 77.0636°W |
| Timezone | America/Nassau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Imelda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 113 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 235 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 184 mph | 6 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 155 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 2 | 86 mph | 18 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 14 km |
| 2007 | Noel | Category 1 | 81 mph | 58 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 236 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 18 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 3 | 127 mph | 74 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 132 mph | 24 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 27 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 121 mph | 201 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 92 mph | 108 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 69 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 173 mph | 134 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in |
Marsh Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and April the driest (2.2").