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Weather & Climate in Port Nelson, Bahamas
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Nelson has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.6497°N, 74.8416°W |
| Timezone | America/Nassau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 17 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 137 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 4 | 155 mph | 285 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 203 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 139 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 155 mph | 7 km |
| 2014 | Bertha | Category 1 | — | 300 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 2 | 109 mph | 61 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 31 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 286 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 52 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 144 mph | 118 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 119 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 3 | 115 mph | 38 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 109 mph | 288 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 8 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 173 mph | 195 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in |
Port Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (1.3").