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Weather & Climate in St. Paul Parish, Antigua and Barbuda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Paul Parish 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 13 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 | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0234°N, 61.7693°W |
| Timezone | America/Antigua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,187 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 | 106 km | 162 km |
| May 16, 2014 | 114 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.9 | 150 km | 5 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 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.8 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.8 | 114 km | 19 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2000 | 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.6 | 88 km | 38 km |
| Jun 25, 1998 | 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.6 | 82 km | 45 km |
| Apr 17, 2017 | 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.6 | 82 km | 16 km |
| Jul 23, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe | M5.5 | 55 km | 68 km |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 80 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.5 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1994 | 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.5 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 111 km ENE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.5 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 38 km ESE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2000 | 103 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1999 | 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 45 km | 28 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.4 | 94 km | 42 km |
| Dec 20, 1999 | 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.4 | 33 km | 59 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 | 150 mph | 289 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 92 mph | 40 km |
| 2019 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 239 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 137 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 75 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 150 mph | 140 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 9 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 109 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 246 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 127 mph | 284 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 54 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 150 mph | 131 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 2 | 98 mph | 11 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 4 | 132 mph | 8 km |
| 1997 | Erika | Category 1 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 86 mph | 53 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 54 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 2 | 98 mph | 102 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | — | 55 km |
| 1997 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY | Explosion | 3.0 m | — | 55 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 150 km |
| 1999 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 2.0 m | — | 55 km |
| 1843 | POINTE-A-PITRE | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 5,000 | 74 km |
| 2006 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 55 km |
| 1985 | GUADELOUPE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 72 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1690 | ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Hills (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 55 km |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 110 km |
| Liamuiga | Stratovolcano | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) | 160 | 116 km |
| Quill, The | Stratovolcano | 601 m (1,972 ft) | 250 | 136 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 169 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 190 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 197 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 |
St. Paul Parish 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").