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Weather & Climate in Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piggotts has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1167°N, 61.8000°W |
| Timezone | America/Antigua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,059 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 20, 2023 | 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe | M6.1 | 115 km | 162 km |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.8 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat | M5.8 | 61 km | 110 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe | M5.8 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.7 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2017 | 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.6 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Oct 27, 2000 | 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.6 | 84 km | 38 km |
| Jun 25, 1998 | 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.6 | 73 km | 45 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 111 km ENE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.5 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1994 | 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 80 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.5 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe | M5.5 | 64 km | 68 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 38 km ESE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 49 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.4 | 101 km | 42 km |
| Feb 16, 2000 | 103 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Dec 20, 1999 | 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 24 km | 59 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 47 km | 28 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 | 278 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 92 mph | 43 km |
| 2019 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 145 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 65 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 150 mph | 132 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 2 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 102 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 235 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 127 mph | 293 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 132 mph | 290 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 44 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 150 mph | 122 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 2 | 98 mph | 11 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 4 | 132 mph | 17 km |
| 1997 | Erika | Category 1 | 86 mph | 191 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 86 mph | 43 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 44 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | — | 60 km |
| 1997 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY | Explosion | 3.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1999 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 2.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1843 | POINTE-A-PITRE | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 5,000 | 81 km |
| 2006 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1985 | GUADELOUPE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 70 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1690 | ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Hills (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 60 km |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Liamuiga | Stratovolcano | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) | 160 | 110 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 120 km |
| Quill, The | Stratovolcano | 601 m (1,972 ft) | 250 | 130 km |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 162 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in |
Piggotts has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.6").