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Weather & Climate in North Side, Cayman Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North Side has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3514°N, 81.2085°W |
| Timezone | America/Cayman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 28, 2020 | 55 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands | M6.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1995 | 61 km SW of George Town, Cayman Islands | M6.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 46 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands | M5.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1991 | 45 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands | M5.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 66 km ESE of East End, Cayman Islands | M5.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 40 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands | M5.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 45 km S of Bodden Town, Cayman Islands | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 44 km S of Bodden Town, Cayman Islands | M5.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 89 km SSW of George Town, Cayman Islands | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 34 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands | M4.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 43 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands | M4.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 74 km ESE of East End, Cayman Islands | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | 49 km SSW of George Town, Cayman Islands | M4.6 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 103 km SSW of George Town, Cayman Islands | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 48 km SSE of East End, Cayman Islands | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 41 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands | M4.5 | 53 km | 12 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 54 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands | M4.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 48 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 49 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 68 km SE of East End, Cayman Islands | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 84 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 3 | 121 mph | 87 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 145 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 81 mph | 35 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 192 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 45 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 144 mph | 58 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 1 | 86 mph | 257 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 155 mph | 175 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 5 | 184 mph | 275 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 5 | 161 mph | 172 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 248 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 59 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 2 | 104 mph | 50 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 108 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 2 | 104 mph | 127 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 4 | 138 mph | 210 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 138 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in |
North Side has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (1.1").