Geography and Climate

The British Dependent Territory of Montserrat is situated at latitude 16*45”N and Longitude 62*10”W, 25 miles southwest of Antigua. The Island is in the Easter Caribbean, approximately 1,200 miles southeast of Miami. Montserrat measures 39.5 sq. miles (102.3 sq. kilometers, of which 13 sq. miles (33.7 sq. kilometers) is now habitable.

Montserrat is volcanic in origin and is dominated by three mountain ranges- Silver Hills, Centre Hills and Soufriere Hills. Montserrat is unique in that it is one of the few islands in the World where man co-exists with an active volcano.

The climate is mildly tropical, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 30°C (76°F and 86°F). The higher temperatures are experienced during the months of August and September, with January and February being the cooler months. Average annual rainfall is 1,143 millimeters (45 inches). Heaviest rainfall is experienced September to January. Low humidity and constant cooling breezes maintain a pleasant climate year round.