The Settlement Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore The Settlement’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in UK Virgin Islands.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, The Settlement experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 30°C in September to a warm 27°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 24°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in The Settlement by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 35 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 15 days.
Annual Temperatures in UK Virgin Islands Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across UK Virgin Islands. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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The Settlement Temperatures Compared World Wide
The Settlement’s average annual maximum temperature is 28°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Effects of Temperature on Weather and Climate
Temperature variations influence precipitation patterns in Amsterdam:
Rainfall: Warm air holds more moisture, leading to heavier rain during warmer months. However, precipitation is generally moderate year-round.
Snow: Occasional snowfall occurs in winter, though it rarely lasts very long.
For more detailed information about The Settlement’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our The Settlement climate page.
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