Seasonal Outlook
……. Rainfall is expected to be near normal for this season……
Based on a number of global models, historical data and subjective input, the following forecast has been made for the island of St. Maarten for the next three (3) months — namely December to February 2024/25.
We transition to the dry in December there is a decrease in shower frequency and intensity. The forecast is for 2 to five (5) 7-day wet spells and up to eight (8) 7-day dry spells.
According to the Precipitation Outlook for the Caribbean; Rainfall in St. Maarten for the next 3 months is likely to be the usual and predicted as follows:
33% Chance of being Above Normal (more than 249 mm/10 in)
33% Chance of being Near Normal (160 mm -249 mm/6 in- 10 in)
33% Chance of being Below Normal (less than 160mm/6 in)
For more information: Caribbean Outlook Newsletter Caribbean Drought Bulletin Weather & Climate Newsletter
This information is provided by the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten in collaboration with CARICOF. There are no guarantees concerning the accuracy, totality, reliability, or suitability of this outlook. The information may be used freely by the public with appropriate acknowledgement of its source, but shall not be modified in content and then presented as an original material.