St Kitts and Nevis Meteorological Forecast

This detailed weather forecast pertains to a 24-hour period commencing on January 26, 2025, and valid until 8:00 am on January 27, 2025. The forecast highlights the influence of a moderate to fresh trade wind flow interacting with significant low-level moisture, leading to an elevated probability of showers across the island region. Temperature-wise, the forecast predicts a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), indicating a relatively warm, tropical climate.

The daytime weather on January 26th is characterized by partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a high chance of showers, estimated at 70%. This suggests that rainfall is highly likely throughout the day, although the exact timing and intensity of the showers remain uncertain. The cloud cover will vary from partly cloudy, allowing periods of sunshine, to completely cloudy, obscuring the sun.

As evening approaches and transitions into the night of January 26th, the cloud cover is expected to decrease, leading to fair to partly cloudy skies. While the overall sky condition will be clearer compared to the daytime, brief cloudy spells are still anticipated, along with a moderate 60% chance of brief, passing showers. This indicates a lower probability of rainfall during the night compared to the daytime, with showers expected to be shorter in duration and less widespread.

The wind conditions throughout the forecast period are predicted to be predominantly easterly, with speeds ranging from 22 to 33 km/h (14 to 21 mph). However, during shower activity, especially over open waters and in elevated areas, wind speeds are expected to increase significantly, reaching up to 48 km/h (30 mph). This suggests that the trade winds will be the primary driver of weather patterns, bringing moisture and influencing the development of showers.

Sea conditions are expected to be moderately rough, with wave heights ranging from 1.5 to 2.4 meters (5 to 8 feet). Swells are also predicted to reach 1.5 meters (5 feet), contributing to the overall choppy sea state. As a result, both high surf and small craft advisories remain in effect, cautioning against venturing into the open waters in small vessels and highlighting the potential danger of strong currents and high waves along coastal areas.

Finally, the forecast provides information on sunset and sunrise times. Sunset on January 26th is expected at 6:04 pm, while sunrise on January 27th is predicted for 6:43 am. These timings provide a general framework for the hours of daylight and darkness during the forecast period. The relatively early sunset and late sunrise are characteristic of the time of year and geographical location.

This expanded forecast reiterates the core information presented in the original concise version, providing a more detailed and comprehensive understanding of the weather conditions expected over the 24-hour period. The expanded version emphasizes the interplay between trade winds, moisture, and cloud cover in generating the predicted shower activity. It also elaborates on the variations in cloud cover and precipitation probability between daytime and nighttime hours. Furthermore, the expanded forecast highlights the potential for increased wind speeds during showers, particularly over open waters and elevated terrain. Finally, it underscores the importance of the high surf and small craft advisories due to the prevailing sea conditions. This comprehensive analysis equips individuals with a thorough understanding of the weather patterns and potential hazards to anticipate during the forecast period.