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St Maarten/St Martin
St Maarten/St Martin's Topography
The tropical island of St Maarten/St Martin lies on the northeastern corner of the Caribbean island chain between the Virgin Islands and St Kitts and Nevis. The southern part has salt flats, the center portion has rolling hills, and the northern part is more mountainous. The highest point, Mt Paradis, is 1,390 feet high. The island has 36 very fine beaches lined with palms and the water is crystal clear.
St Maarten/St Martin's weather year around
The tropical seasons are "Wet" and "Dry," with overall warm and sunny weather year-round. Temperatures average 74°F in the Dry season from December to May, and an average of 81°F in the Wet season from June to November. 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.