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Weather & Climate in Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oranjestad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.4830°N, 62.9864°W |
| Timezone | America/Kralendijk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
700 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Feb 21, 1990 | 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat | M5.8 | 95 km | 110 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 143 km | 94 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.4 | 36 km | 92 km |
| Dec 20, 1999 | 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 137 km | 59 km |
| Dec 30, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.3 | 146 km | 47 km |
| Feb 5, 1991 | 22 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.3 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Leeward Islands | M5.3 | 87 km | 63 km |
| Oct 1, 2002 | 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla | M5.3 | 148 km | 41 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.2 | 88 km | 54 km |
| Oct 27, 1990 | 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla | M5.2 | 99 km | 63 km |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla | M5.1 | 107 km | 39 km |
| Aug 27, 1990 | 25 km NE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.1 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla | M5.0 | 71 km | 94 km |
| Apr 21, 1994 | 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla | M5.0 | 59 km | 76 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla | M5.0 | 80 km | 53 km |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.0 | 36 km | 168 km |
| Feb 2, 2011 | 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.0 | 53 km | 161 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 16 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M4.9 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Feb 5, 1991 | 20 km NE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M4.9 | 141 km | 43 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 54 km NW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M4.9 | 97 km | 60 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 | 247 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 92 mph | 101 km |
| 2019 | Jerry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 162 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 112 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 55 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 144 mph | 177 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 2 | 109 mph | 55 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 104 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 125 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 270 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 50 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 155 mph | 47 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 2 | 98 mph | 33 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 115 mph | 33 km |
| 1997 | Erika | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 86 mph | 39 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 85 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 2 | 109 mph | 90 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1997 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY | Explosion | 3.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1999 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 2.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1843 | POINTE-A-PITRE | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 5,000 | 138 km |
| 2006 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1985 | GUADELOUPE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quill, The (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quill, The | Stratovolcano | 601 m (1,972 ft) | 250 | 3 km |
| Liamuiga | Stratovolcano | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) | 160 | 23 km |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 31 km |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in |
Oranjestad has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.0").