Weather & Climate in Palm Grove, Turks and Caicos Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palm Grove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4521°N, 71.1435°W |
| Timezone | America/Grand_Turk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 22, 2003 | 59 km NNE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 49 km NNE of Luperón, Dominican Republic | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 64 km NNE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 105 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M4.3 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 69 km NNW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.2 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 38 km NNE of Luperón, Dominican Republic | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2016 | 112 km NNE of Saint-Louis du Nord, Haiti | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2003 | 144 km N of Cabrera, Dominican Republic | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2004 | 68 km NNE of Luperón, Dominican Republic | M4.0 | 128 km | 25 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 266 km E of Abraham’s Bay, Bahamas | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2003 | 149 km N of Cabrera, Dominican Republic | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 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 4 | 138 mph | 174 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 7 km |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 4 | 138 mph | 7 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 165 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 62 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 46 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 78 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 214 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 42 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 126 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 66 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 155 mph | 254 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 168 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 4 | 132 mph | 59 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 100 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 2 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in |
Palm Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (1.2").