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St Maarten Weather and Weather Forecast St Maarten and St Martin
Surrounded by the warm waters
of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, St Maarten and
St Martin's basks in a typical tropical climate of sun-filled skies,
warm temperatures, and
refreshing breezes year-round. Easterly trade winds help keep the
weather warm but not
hot, making this island a truly comfortable place any time of year.
While New York,
Chicago, and London endure the chill of gray skies, visitors to the
island in January will
enjoy summer like warmth in the low 80s Fahrenheit, with water
temperatures in the 70s.
Sunshine is dominant, though scattered clouds may produce a shower about
two out of
every three days. While it may sound like you will need an umbrella,
winter showers are
usually brief and light, leaving plenty of bright blue skies in their
wake. After sunset,
expect mild nighttime readings in the mid-70s. As spring and summer
approach, the
frequency of more-intense rain showers and gusty winds increases as
tropical waves
traverse the region. The mercury climbs into the upper 80s most days,
surpassing the 90
degree mark on rare occasions.
The most common misconception
about the West Indies is that it must be much hotter in
summer than it is during the rest of the year. In fact, the average
monthly temperatures
remain remarkably stable, varying by only about 5 Fahrenheit
year-round. This stability can
be attributed to the tradewinds, which bring refreshing breezes from
the northeast
throughout the year.
December through May is
considered the dry season, while June through November is
considered the more humid season. However, rain showers or clear skies
can occur at any
time during the year. In general, rainstorms pass quickly and the sun
shines on most days.
Average air temperatures in coastal areas range from 22 to 30C (72 to
86 F) and in inland
areas, from 19 to 27 C (66 to 81 F). Naturally, travelers will find
more rain and cooler
temperatures in the rain forests and higher elevations. The warm
coastal water
temperatures stay between 20 and 23 C (68 and 74 F).
Hurricanes may occur any time
from June through November and, historically, the most
likely time is during September. Progressive technology brings more
sophisticated storm
warning systems every year. It is unusual for any one island to be
severely affected more
than once or twice every 10 years and your actual odds of experiencing
a hurricane are very
low. Some travelers purchase trip cancellation insurance in advance of
travel, particularly
during the most active period of the hurricane season.
St Maarten Wind Ratings
St Maarten Weather Forecast
Tropical Weather Outlook - Caribbean Sea
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 Detailed
St.Maarten
weather and forecast
information.
The terms "hurricane"
and "typhoon" are
regionally specific names
for a strong "tropical
cyclone". A tropical
cyclone is
the generic
term for a non-frontal
synoptic
scale low-
pressure system over
tropical or
sub-tropical
waters with organized
convection
(i.e.
thunderstorm activity)
and definite
cyclonic
surface wind circulation.
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