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Weather & Climate in Nassau, Bahamas
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nassau 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 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 79.9 sq mi (207.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0582°N, 77.3431°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 |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 192 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 82 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 184 mph | 160 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 43 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 2 | 104 mph | 118 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 109 mph | 84 km |
| 2007 | Noel | Category 1 | 81 mph | 171 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 281 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 177 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 3 | 127 mph | 75 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 2 | 92 mph | 23 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 132 mph | 96 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 163 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 207 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 104 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 173 mph | 41 km |
| 1981 | Gert | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in |
Nassau has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (1.8").