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Weather & Climate in West End, Bahamas
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West End has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1,525.7 sq mi (3,951.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6871°N, 78.9770°W |
| Timezone | America/Nassau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Feb 22, 1992 | 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas | M3.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 144 mph | 238 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 35 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 184 mph | 53 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 271 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 3 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 104 mph | 173 km |
| 2007 | Noel | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 98 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 215 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 86 mph | 113 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 39 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 3 | 109 mph | 18 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 132 mph | 134 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 201 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 126 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in |
West End has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (2.1").