St Kitts and Nevis Meteorological Forecast

This detailed weather forecast, valid until 8:00 AM on Monday, January 20, 2025, predicts generally stable atmospheric conditions for the forecast period. The stability is primarily attributed to reduced moisture content in the air. However, the presence of isolated pockets of moisture, interacting with a fresh to strong easterly wind flow, could lead to the development of brief periods of cloudiness and scattered showers. The overall expectation is for mostly sunny conditions to prevail throughout the forecast period.

The daytime forecast for January 19, 2025, indicates mostly fair weather with a slight chance of showers, quantified as a 10% probability. This suggests that while the majority of the day will likely remain dry and sunny, there is a small possibility of brief, localized showers developing. The high temperature is expected to reach 30°C (86°F), indicating a warm and pleasant day.

As the day transitions into night, the forecast remains consistent, with mostly fair conditions prevailing. However, the probability of showers increases slightly to 20%, indicating a marginally higher chance of rainfall during the overnight hours. This slight increase in shower probability could be attributed to the continued interaction of the easterly winds with residual moisture pockets, potentially leading to more widespread cloud development and isolated showers. The low temperature is expected to drop to a comfortable 22°C (72°F).

The wind forecast predicts an easterly flow with speeds ranging from 22 to 39 km/h (14 to 24 mph). The forecast also includes the possibility of higher gusts reaching up to 50 km/h (31 mph). These relatively strong winds are likely contributing to the marine conditions, with seas expected to reach heights of 1.8 to 2.4 meters (6 to 8 feet). This has prompted the issuance of a Small Craft Advisory, cautioning small marine vessels to exercise caution due to potentially hazardous sea conditions. This advisory serves as a warning to operators of small crafts and recreational boaters to be aware of the potential for rough seas and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

The sun is expected to set at 5:59 PM on January 19th, marking the end of daylight hours. The following morning, sunrise is predicted for 6:44 AM on January 20th, signaling the start of a new day. These times provide a general framework for daylight and darkness during the forecast period.

In summary, the forecast predicts predominantly fair and sunny conditions for the forecast period, with a slight chance of isolated showers. The temperatures are expected to be warm and pleasant, ranging from a high of 30°C (86°F) during the day to a comfortable low of 22°C (72°F) at night. The easterly winds, with speeds ranging from 22 to 39 km/h (14 to 24 mph) and gusts up to 50 km/h (31 mph), are contributing to moderately rough seas, prompting a Small Craft Advisory. The sunset and sunrise times provide a temporal context for the forecast period. The overall forecast suggests generally stable atmospheric conditions with a low probability of significant rainfall.