PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 11th August 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 12th August 2026

WEATHER:

Today: Occasionally cloudy and hazy with isolated showers.
Wednesday morning through midday: Occasionally cloudy with light haze and isolated showers.

Forecast High: 33°C / 91°F               Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F

Sunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

Lingering moisture and weak instability associated with a recent tropical wave will support showers across the area. Meanwhile, light to moderate winds will prevail.

Additionally, varying concentrations of Saharan dust will affect air quality. Those with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should remain vigilant.

Smooth to moderate sea conditions will prevail.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: An area of low pressure located over the Central Tropical Atlantic has a high (70%) chance of formation over the next 7 days.
This system currently poses no direct threat to St. Maarten.
The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the system and update the public accordingly.

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy with isolated showers.

3-DAY FORECAST

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