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Weather & Climate in The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
The Bottom has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.6265°N, 63.2497°W |
| Timezone | America/Kralendijk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
804 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Feb 21, 1990 | 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat | M5.8 | 127 km | 110 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 111 km | 94 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.4 | 30 km | 92 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Leeward Islands | M5.3 | 116 km | 63 km |
| Oct 1, 2002 | 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla | M5.3 | 133 km | 41 km |
| Oct 27, 1990 | 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla | M5.2 | 77 km | 63 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.2 | 114 km | 54 km |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla | M5.1 | 95 km | 39 km |
| Apr 21, 1994 | 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla | M5.0 | 57 km | 76 km |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.0 | 44 km | 168 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla | M5.0 | 94 km | 53 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla | M5.0 | 62 km | 94 km |
| Feb 2, 2011 | 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.0 | 38 km | 161 km |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 74 km ENE of The Valley, Anguilla | M4.9 | 128 km | 41 km |
| Mar 30, 2004 | 38 km WSW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M4.9 | 115 km | 70 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 54 km NW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M4.9 | 115 km | 60 km |
| Jan 8, 1994 | 50 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.8 | 133 km | 104 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km SW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M4.8 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M4.7 | 30 km | 175 km |
| May 20, 2013 | 59 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla | M4.7 | 128 km | 27 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 | 235 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 92 mph | 109 km |
| 2019 | Jerry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 115 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 53 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 144 mph | 183 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 3 | 109 mph | 59 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 98 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 94 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 257 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 57 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 155 mph | 42 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 2 | 98 mph | 31 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 115 mph | 45 km |
| 1997 | Erika | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 86 mph | 49 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 86 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | GUADELOUPE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (2 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 2 km |
| Quill, The | Stratovolcano | 601 m (1,972 ft) | 250 | 35 km |
| Liamuiga | Stratovolcano | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) | 160 | 56 km |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in |
The Bottom has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (1.9").