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Weather & Climate in Speightstown, Barbados
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Speightstown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2507°N, 59.6440°W |
| Timezone | America/Barbados |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
209 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jul 16, 2015 | 128 km NE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M6.5 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 135 km ENE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M5.7 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 134 km ENE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia | M5.2 | 101 km | 27 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique | M5.2 | 126 km | 57 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 136 km NE of Crane, Barbados | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2015 | 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique | M4.9 | 142 km | 70 km |
| Sep 17, 2002 | 94 km SSE of Oistins, Barbados | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2001 | 113 km SSW of Bridgetown, Barbados | M4.8 | 128 km | 52 km |
| Aug 29, 2017 | 114 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados | M4.7 | 126 km | 61 km |
| Mar 29, 2007 | 49 km NW of Speightstown, Barbados | M4.7 | 50 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 86 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia | M4.6 | 101 km | 70 km |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 99 km NE of Greenland, Barbados | M4.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 78 km ENE of Crane, Barbados | M4.6 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 98 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados | M4.6 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2001 | 61 km ESE of Byera Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | M4.6 | 101 km | 35 km |
| May 14, 2015 | 48 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia | M4.6 | 119 km | 61 km |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 116 km NE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M4.6 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 125 km NE of Bathsheba, Barbados | M4.6 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 110 km SSE of Oistins, Barbados | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 173 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 86 mph | 124 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 33 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 167 mph | 131 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 2 | 98 mph | 52 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 104 mph | 107 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 186 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 1 | 86 mph | 72 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 150 mph | 273 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 42 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 165 km |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in |
Speightstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (2.1").