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Barbados's Topography
Barbados is the most easterly of the Lesser Antilles. The island is small, only 14 miles wide by 21 miles long, is made of limestone and is relatively flat. The highest point, Mount Hillaby, is 1,100 above sea level. It has a fair share of hills and gullies, thriving with plants and animals. The island is almost entirely surrounded by reefs. To the west are coral beaches made of fine white sand and, to the east, a robust surf pounds a rockier shoreline. The coral structure of the island acts as a natural filter and the water is among the purest in the world.
Barbados's weather year around
It is warm and sunny all year with an average daytime temperature of 75°F-85°F, and slightly cooler nights. The northeast trade winds blow steadily so although the sun is bright, it is not unbearably hot. There are 8-10 hours of sunshine every day and summer's frequent showers are short, quickly followed by more sunshine. The heart of hurricane season lasts from late August to early November, though strikes are rare and there is plenty of advance notice to prepare. When threatened by a hurricane strike, one should expect a 2-day displacement from evacuation to safe return.