Providenciales weather in October
In October, Providenciales sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 105 mm of rain across 15.8 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Providenciales's 10th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Providenciales's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- 15.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 5:49 AM – 5:19 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 22 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical October day in Providenciales reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 1°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 27 |
| 2 | 28 | 27 |
| 3 | 28 | 27 |
| 4 | 28 | 27 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 |
| 7 | 28 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 | 27 |
| 9 | 28 | 27 |
| 10 | 28 | 27 |
| 11 | 28 | 27 |
| 12 | 28 | 27 |
| 13 | 28 | 27 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 27 | 26 |
| 29 | 27 | 26 |
| 30 | 27 | 26 |
| 31 | 27 | 26 |
How October really feels in Providenciales
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 10 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Providenciales weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 24° | 30 | 6.8 | 10.8 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 25° / 24° | 19 | 5.1 | 11.3 | 8.2 |
| Mar | 25° / 24° | 27 | 6.2 | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| Apr | 25° / 24° | 33 | 6.2 | 12.5 | 7.8 |
| May | 26° / 25° | 65 | 10.2 | 13 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 28° / 27° | 40 | 8.1 | 13.3 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 28° / 27° | 43 | 7.9 | 13.2 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 28° / 27° | 71 | 9.8 | 12.7 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 27° | 108 | 14.1 | 12.1 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 105 | 15.8 | 11.5 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 27° / 25° | 81 | 12.5 | 11 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 26° / 25° | 43 | 7.7 | 10.7 | 7.5 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 39%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 55 | 45 |
| 4 | 55 | 45 |
| 5 | 55 | 45 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 57 | 43 |
| 10 | 58 | 42 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 59 | 41 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 63 | 37 |
| 20 | 63 | 37 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 65 | 35 |
| 23 | 66 | 34 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 67 | 33 |
| 26 | 67 | 33 |
| 27 | 67 | 33 |
| 28 | 68 | 32 |
| 29 | 68 | 32 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
| 31 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Providenciales gets around 105 mm of rain over 15.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 51% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 |
| 2 | 52 |
| 3 | 52 |
| 4 | 52 |
| 5 | 52 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 51 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 51 |
| 13 | 51 |
| 14 | 51 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 52 |
| 17 | 52 |
| 18 | 52 |
| 19 | 51 |
| 20 | 51 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 49 |
| 28 | 49 |
| 29 | 49 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 48 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Oppressive (%) | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 68 |
| Miserable (%) | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 62 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 56 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 53 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 45 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 43 |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 56 | 41 |
| 15 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 39 |
| 16 | 1 | 3 | 58 | 38 |
| 17 | 1 | 4 | 58 | 37 |
| 18 | 1 | 4 | 59 | 36 |
| 19 | 1 | 5 | 59 | 35 |
| 20 | 1 | 5 | 60 | 34 |
| 21 | 1 | 6 | 60 | 33 |
| 22 | 1 | 6 | 61 | 32 |
| 23 | 1 | 7 | 61 | 31 |
| 24 | 1 | 7 | 63 | 29 |
| 25 | 1 | 7 | 64 | 28 |
| 26 | 1 | 8 | 64 | 27 |
| 27 | 1 | 8 | 66 | 25 |
| 28 | 1 | 9 | 66 | 24 |
| 29 | 1 | 9 | 67 | 23 |
| 30 | 1 | 9 | 69 | 21 |
| 31 | 2 | 10 | 68 | 20 |
Wind in October
Winds average 22 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 21 km/h on the calmest days to 24 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | breezy |
| 2 | 22 | breezy |
| 3 | 22 | breezy |
| 4 | 22 | breezy |
| 5 | 22 | breezy |
| 6 | 22 | breezy |
| 7 | 22 | breezy |
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| 26 | 24 | breezy |
| 27 | 24 | breezy |
| 28 | 24 | breezy |
| 29 | 24 | breezy |
| 30 | 24 | breezy |
| 31 | 24 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:57 AM, and sunset from 5:32 PM to 5:09 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:32 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 5:44 | 5:31 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 5:45 | 5:30 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 5:45 | 5:29 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 5:45 | 5:28 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:27 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:26 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 5:46 | 5:26 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 5:47 | 5:25 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 5:47 | 5:24 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 5:47 | 5:23 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 5:48 | 5:22 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 5:48 | 5:21 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 5:49 | 5:20 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 5:49 | 5:20 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 5:49 | 5:19 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 5:50 | 5:18 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 5:50 | 5:17 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 5:51 | 5:16 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 5:51 | 5:16 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 5:52 | 5:15 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 5:52 | 5:14 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 5:53 | 5:13 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 5:53 | 5:13 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 5:53 | 5:12 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 5:54 | 5:12 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 5:54 | 5:11 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 5:55 | 5:10 |
| 29 | 11.2 | 5:55 | 5:10 |
| 30 | 11.2 | 5:56 | 5:09 |
| 31 | 11.2 | 5:57 | 5:09 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.06 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.03 kWh/m² to a high of 6.95 kWh/m² in July across the year — October's 5.06 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Providenciales
In October, Providenciales sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Providenciales sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Providenciales's rainy season runs August–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Providenciales?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Providenciales for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Providenciales in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Providenciales sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection and a windbreaker. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Providenciales in October
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Providenciales in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Providenciales peaks around June 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Providenciales in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Providenciales is worst in July — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.6× the cleanest month (January, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 6 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Providenciales?
Providenciales sits at 21.8°N, 72.3°W, 18 m above sea level, in Turks and Caicos Islands. The nearest listed city is Cockburn Town, 120 km away.
Topography around Providenciales
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Providenciales.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Providenciales has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 43 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 43 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 40 m.
The land around Providenciales is covered by water (44%) within 3 km, water (88%) within 16 km, and water (96%) within 80 km.
Turks and Caicos Islands travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Prices
- ≈ 99% of US
- price level, 2024
- GDP per capita
- $37,507
- 2024
- Safe drinking water
- 47%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 76.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Providenciales (21.7825°, -72.2521°, elevation 18 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).