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Weather & Climate in Tutu, U.S. Virgin Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tutu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,773/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3388°N, 64.8865°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Thomas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11,841 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Oct 17, 2001 | 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M6.0 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.6 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 2001 | 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2022 | 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.5 | 90 km | 25 km |
| Dec 8, 1998 | 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 103 km | 30 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 131 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 134 km | 24 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 87 km | 94 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | M5.3 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Sep 6, 2004 | 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico | M5.1 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico | M5.1 | 135 km | 47 km |
| May 11, 1996 | 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 109 km | 36 km |
| Mar 11, 2002 | 134 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1996 | 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 82 km | 22 km |
| May 20, 2009 | 73 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico | M5.0 | 98 km | 19 km |
| Jan 13, 1993 | 127 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2013 | 137 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Feb 3, 1990 | 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 45 km | 62 km |
| Apr 13, 2011 | 89 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 95 km | 31 km |
| Oct 24, 2001 | 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 111 km | 49 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 | 187 km |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 24 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 85 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 35 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 132 mph | 225 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 3 | 115 mph | 126 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 108 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 103 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 105 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 205 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 54 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 155 mph | 102 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 1 | 86 mph | 118 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 115 mph | 61 km |
| 1997 | Erika | Category 2 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 29 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1867 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 15.2 m | 24 | 20 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Saba (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PUERTO NEGRO (631 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | PUERTO NEGRO | 631 | 54 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in |
Tutu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").