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Weather & Climate in Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Upper Hell's Gate 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 640 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 | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.6430°N, 63.2265°W |
| Timezone | America/Kralendijk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
819 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 | 126 km | 110 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.4 | 27 km | 92 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 112 km | 94 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Leeward Islands | M5.3 | 113 km | 63 km |
| Oct 1, 2002 | 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla | M5.3 | 131 km | 41 km |
| Oct 27, 1990 | 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla | M5.2 | 76 km | 63 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M5.2 | 112 km | 54 km |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla | M5.1 | 93 km | 39 km |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.0 | 46 km | 168 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla | M5.0 | 59 km | 94 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla | M5.0 | 91 km | 53 km |
| Apr 21, 1994 | 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla | M5.0 | 54 km | 76 km |
| Feb 2, 2011 | 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M5.0 | 41 km | 161 km |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 74 km ENE of The Valley, Anguilla | M4.9 | 125 km | 41 km |
| Mar 30, 2004 | 38 km WSW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M4.9 | 113 km | 70 km |
| Mar 17, 1997 | 82 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla | M4.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 54 km NW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M4.9 | 112 km | 60 km |
| Jan 8, 1994 | 50 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.8 | 134 km | 104 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 27 km SW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda | M4.8 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M4.7 | 29 km | 175 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 | 233 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 92 mph | 106 km |
| 2019 | Jerry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 118 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 51 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 144 mph | 180 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 3 | 109 mph | 56 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 96 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 94 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 255 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 53 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 155 mph | 41 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 2 | 98 mph | 29 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 115 mph | 48 km |
| 1997 | Erika | Category 1 | 86 mph | 210 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 206 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 86 mph | 49 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 83 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 | - | 108 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 | 34 km |
| Liamuiga | Stratovolcano | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) | 160 | 55 km |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 151 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 |
Upper Hell's Gate 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").