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Climate and current weather information for St Kitts & Nevis: St.Kitts-Nevis has hot and tropical climate tempered by trade winds throughout most of the year by the NE trade winds. There is a steady cool breeze for most of the year and humidity is low at 71% from May to October rainfall is heavier while temperatures are a little hotter. The volume of rain varies according to altitude; rain showers can occur throughout the year. Average temperature ranges are from degrees Celsius 75 to 81°F/24-27°C all year.. The driest period is from January to April and there is increased rainfall in summer and towards the end of the year. The average annual rainfall is about 125cm (50 inches) to 200cm (80 inches) with a wetter season from May to October. Like the other Leeward Islands, St Kitts lies in the track of violent tropical hurricanes which are most likely to develop between August and October.
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St. Kitts & Nevis are located in the northern part of the Leeward Islands. The Leeward Islands are in the eastern Caribbean, and 19 degrees north of the equator,. They are separated by a channel that is two miles wide. St. Kitts is 23 miles long and 5 miles across and 68 square miles. Nevis is approximately 7 miles in diameter, and covers approxiamtely 36 square miles.
St. Kitts and Nevis are different that other Caribbean islands as they experience the tropical climate usually associated with the South Pacific. Visitors will enjoys stunning natural beauty on both St. Kitts and Nevis. Many years ago, St. Kitts and Nevis were considered the pearls of the British Caribbean. They were rich and very important islands celebrated throughout Europe. The wealth of Nevis came from its super-productive sugar industry. Activities include hiking through the islands' rain forests, golfing, fishing, boating, diving and snorkeling. Visitors will find and exceptional wealth of historic points of interest. These include restored fortresses, haunted plantations, and some ancient petroglyphs. Their undiscovered beauty, remarkable history, and local charm make St. Kitts & Nevis part of the Caribbean's secret.
St Kitts was officially known as St Christopher. The high center of this island is made up of three groups of rugged volcanic peaks split by deep ravines and the central mountain range consists of rainforest. The island’s volcanic crater, Mount Liamuiga, rises to almost 4000ft. The foothills are home to sugar-cane plantations and grassland. Some of the lowland slopes grow exotic fruits such as papaya, mangoes, avocados, bananas and breadfruit. The beaches can be found at the low-lying peninsula.
Nevis, is the Spanish word for snow. The white clouds that surround the island’s lone peak look as if the mountains are snow capped and this is how the island got its name. Nevis is approximately 2 miles to the south of St Kitts and only minutes away by ferry across The Narrows channel. A smaller island with a circular shape. Skirted by miles of beaches, golden coconut groves and calm turquoise sea. Nevis Peak, is 985m (3232ft) high. Nevis Peak is partnered on each side by 2 smaller mountains, Saddle Hill and Hurricane Hill. The north side of Hurricane Hill offers a view of St Kitts and Barbuda. The coral beaches are on the island’s north and west coasts.
St. Kitts was the first English settlement in all of the Leeward Islands. It was in British possession until 1983, when the island, along with Nevis, declared their independence. It was at this point that they formed a tiny, two-island nation. The citizens of St. Kitts are extremely proud of their heritage, though the British traditions, such as the sport of cricket, remain a strong influence on the locals.
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Web: http://www.stkitts-tourism.com/
Web: http://www.nevisisland.com/
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