St. Croix Weather

88 degrees, mostly sunny, 10% chance of rain.
This is the forecast for almost every day in the Caribbean. BUT- we know that the temperature does change, some days are rainy, and yes, some days are hotter than others.

Our beautiful climate also allows us beautiful nighttime skies, filled with constellations you might be missing with the glow of your city lights. Our sunsets will make you want to linger forever, just like the sun hanging in the horizon. But, rest assured, you will awake to a sunrise just as beautiful and invigorating to help jump-start your day.

You could not ask for better weather than what we are having right now on St. Croix. The Christmas winds are here and will keep you nice and cool..not COLD!Is Your Weather Frightening?

Marvelous Marty's Weather
MartysWeather.com Marty Merrick is a long time weather forecaster living in the US Virgin Islands.

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Sunset, Sunrise; Moonsets, Moonrise

Star gazers should know that St. Croix lies at 17.7 degrees North Latitude and 64.7 degrees West Longitude. Click here to see what our nighttime sky looks like at this time of year.

If you are planning a special event and want to know what time the sun sets for a specific date, click here. What about the next full moon? Or the one after that? Click here to see when each phase of the St. Croix moon occurs.

Marine Weather

Knowing what the seas are like is very important when determining your boating plans. Is it a good day for sailing? Is there a small craft advisory? Should you make plans for a fishing trip because the seas will be very calm? Click here to see the current marine forecast of the waters that surround St. Croix. For those of you interested in the ebb and flow of our tides- check out the Tide Table on NOAA's website by clicking here.

Hurricanes

Hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30 with the peak of season being around mid August until mid October. BUT- hurricanes can of occur at any time during this time. The last major hurricane to hit St. Croix was Hugo in 1989, and since then, strict guide lines have been put in place to protect everybody's safety.

Buildings have to meet a certain code, people are better prepared well before a storm is even predicted, and when storm warnings are given, we listen. Click here to see the National Hurricane Center's official website, where you can sign up for email alerts, track a storm and watch satellite imagery. You can also see a Tropical Update specific to the Caribbean by clicking here.