Location & Surroundings
The Crater is a cliff in Saint Kitts and Nevis, at 743 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basseterre, 12 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
The Crater is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Basic Data
- Country Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Type crater(s) (CRTR)
- a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 22' 6" N, 62° 48' 27" W
- Elevation DEM: 743 m
- Timezone America/St_Kitts
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (XCD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-869
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:46
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in The Crater
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Crater, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 28.5 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
6.6 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.94 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.4 | 6.6 | 82 | 80 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 6.8 | 87 | 78 | 1,016.2 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 1 | 55.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 5.9 | 98 | 75 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 6 | 786.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 7.7 | 97 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.61 / 1.24 | 6 | 250.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 8.1 | 104 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 8.2 | 104 | 75 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 25 | 56.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 6.2 | 77 | 73 | 1,014.3 | 0.26 / 0.35 | 99 | 719.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 7.5 | 87 | 74 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 144.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.4 | 8.2 | 83 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 7.7 | 89 | 77 | 1,014.0 | 0.42 / 0.90 | 73 | 52.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 5.2 | 92 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 77 | 726.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 5.4 | 76 | 78 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 193.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 6.1 | 71 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Crater?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 28.5 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in The Crater today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in The Crater?
Local time is 10:46. Time zone: America/St_Kitts (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Crater?
The Crater is a crater(s).
What is the elevation of The Crater?
DEM 743 m.
Where is The Crater located?
It is at 17.36846, -62.80759 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Crater in?
It is in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry