Union Island climate - a reason to plan your trip now
Because the islands lie close to the equator, they enjoy a steady tropical temperature almost year-round. Temperatures range from 18 to 32C. The dry season is from December to June, and the rainy season from July to November. St. Vincent's northern peaks are often surrounded by clouds, but most of the rain falls on the mountains, leaving the southern two-thirds of the island much drier than the north. The Grenadines are also drier than northern St. Vincent. The country lies within the hurricane belt, and storms periodically damage crops and houses. Blowing from Clifton to Ashton, it is the trade winds that prevail. The annual average, roughly constant, of the wind are 8 to 12 knots. The regular winds (not December to February)-Christmas winds (where the at 30 to 40 km/h) have shaped the form of the shrubs and bushes in on the eastern side of the island since the beginning of time. In the rainy season, winds will peak under the rain squalls at 60 to 80km/h. In the hurricane season, winds can be generated up 160km/h. Union Island being located in the south is usually spared from direct hits from hurricanes, unlike other islands more situated in the north. Reports show that hurricane Emily in 2005 damaged 21 houses with four losing their entire roof structure and 17 with significant damage. Reports showed that hurricane Emily in 2005 damaged 21 houses with four losing their entire roof structure and 17 with significant damage. The island's main water storage tank was toppled during the storm. There can be a humidity ranging from 96% to 59.5%. The average is usually around 75%. The humidity fluctuates with the rainfall, it is generally higher at the end of the year. It also changes according to the hours of the day, and when there is no rain one notes that the daily minimum takes place between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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