Weather & Climate in Whitby, Turks and Caicos Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitby has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9540°N, 71.9661°W |
| Timezone | America/Grand_Turk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Apr 16, 2016 | 112 km NNE of Saint-Louis du Nord, Haiti | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 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 | 138 mph | 183 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 58 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 4 | 138 mph | 47 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 83 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 97 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 288 km |
| 2015 | Joaquin | Category 4 | 138 mph | 217 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 91 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 237 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 102 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 35 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 61 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 155 mph | 224 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 183 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 4 | 132 mph | 97 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 108 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 43 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in |
Whitby has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.3").