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Middle Island, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Middle Island · Saint Kitts and Nevis

Middle Island is a small town in Middle Island, Saint Kitts and Nevis with a population of 2,332. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2,332 Population 933/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
America / St Kitts Timezone

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About Middle Island

Middle Island

Middle Island is a small, uninhabited island in the South Atlantic Ocean, part of the Nightingale Islands. It is governed as part of Tristan da Cunha, an archipelago that is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The island is part of the Nightingale Islands group Important Bird Area (IBA), identified as such by BirdLife International as a breeding site for seabirds and endemic landbirds. It is also known as Alex Island.

People

Population2,332
Density933/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population2,332
Population Density933 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates17.3259°, -62.8106°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Kitts
Country🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
State / ProvinceMiddle Island
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,345 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Middle Island

Middle Island is a small town in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Middle Island) with a population of 2,332. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is America/St_Kitts.

Middle Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Saint Kitts and Nevis avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density933/sq mi
Coordinates17.3259°N, 62.8106°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Kitts

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above Saint Kitts and Nevis avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

655 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 149 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 70 km
Jun 25, 1998 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 139 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 58 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 117 km
Dec 30, 1991 23 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.3 133 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 72 km
Feb 5, 1991 22 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.3 131 km
Apr 16, 2023 39 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 150 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 122 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 76 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 126 km
Aug 27, 1990 25 km NE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.1 133 km
Feb 27, 2007 30 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.0 143 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 83 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 76 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 90 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 70 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 43 km
Feb 5, 1991 20 km NE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 264 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 99 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 269 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 184 km
2017 Maria Category 5 109 km
2017 Irma Category 5 65 km
2017 Jose Category 4 178 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 53 km
2010 Earl Category 4 113 km
2008 Omar Category 4 151 km
2007 Dean Category 4 290 km
2004 Frances Category 4 285 km
2000 Debby Category 1 64 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 54 km
1999 Jose Category 2 33 km
1998 Georges Category 3 17 km
1997 Erika Category 1 220 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 209 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 43 km
1995 Luis Category 4 86 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 4.0 m 95 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 95 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 95 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 113 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 95 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 52 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Liamuiga (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 5 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 23 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 31 km
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 56 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 95 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in

Middle Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Middle Island

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Verchilds High School
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Radio Stations near Middle Island

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2020 Vision Radio MP3 320 kbps
Praise 96.5 (US) gospel AAC+ 32 kbps
Freedom 93.7 (US) news, talk AAC
Praise 93.3 (US) AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Middle Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berkel's Family Museum
Museum of Nevis History
Museum of Nevis History
Museum of Nevis History
National Museum
Nevis Sports Museum
St. Eustatius Museum

Libraries in Middle Island

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0
Sandy Point Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Middle Island

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amory's Mall
Gingerland Public Market
Grace Green Produce
Old Fish Market
Public Market
Sandy Point Market

Stadiums & Teams in Middle Island

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Middle Island

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
John A. Osborne AirportMNILarge Airport
Princess Juliana International AirportSXMLarge Airport
Robert L. Bradshaw International AirportSKBLarge Airport
F. D. Roosevelt AirportEUXMedium Airport
Juancho E. Yrausquin AirportSABMedium Airport
St. Jean AirportSBHMedium Airport
Vance W. Amory International AirportNEVMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Middle Island

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Faith Tabernacle Church Of God
Grace Gospel Hall
St Thomas Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/St_Kitts

🇰🇳 About Saint Kitts and Nevis

Capital Basseterre
Population 52,441
Area 261 km²
GDP (USD) $1,055,651,852
GDP per capita $22,577
HDI 0.840
Life expectancy 72.2 years
Internet users 76.4%
Urban population 31.7%
Currency XCD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1869
TLD .kn
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Island

What is the population of Middle Island?

Middle Island has a population of 2,332 residents and is located in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The population density is 933 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Middle Island?

Middle Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

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