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Monkey Hill, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Peter Basseterre · Saint Kitts and Nevis

Monkey Hill is a small town in Saint Peter Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis with a population of 592. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

592 Population 237/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
America / St Kitts Timezone

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About Monkey Hill

Monkey Hill is a town in the southeast of the island of Saint Kitts, in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

People

Population592
Density237/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population592
Population Density237 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates17.3233°, -62.7291°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Kitts
Country🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
State / ProvinceSaint Peter Basseterre
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 Monkey Hill

Monkey Hill is a small town in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Peter Basseterre) with a population of 592. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 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.

Monkey Hill 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 486 feet.

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

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density237/sq mi
Coordinates17.3233°N, 62.7291°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

675 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 M6.1 145 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 63 km
Jun 25, 1998 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 131 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 109 km
Sep 25, 2001 38 km ESE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 144 km
Jun 30, 1995 49 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 150 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 147 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 62 km
Dec 30, 1991 23 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.3 125 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 63 km
Feb 5, 1991 22 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.3 123 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 127 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 69 km
Apr 16, 2023 39 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 142 km
Aug 27, 1990 25 km NE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.1 125 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 128 km
Feb 27, 2007 30 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.0 134 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 93 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 79 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 80 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 5 262 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 94 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 264 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 192 km
2017 Maria Category 5 115 km
2017 Irma Category 5 64 km
2017 Jose Category 4 173 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 47 km
2010 Earl Category 4 111 km
2008 Omar Category 4 158 km
2007 Dean Category 4 292 km
2004 Frances Category 4 283 km
2000 Debby Category 1 64 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 53 km
1999 Jose Category 2 31 km
1998 Georges Category 3 19 km
1997 Erika Category 1 216 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 216 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 42 km
1995 Luis Category 4 79 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 — 89 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m — 89 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m — 89 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 108 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m — 89 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m — 46 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake — — 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Liamuiga (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 9 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 25 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 30 km
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 63 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 89 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 182 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

Monkey Hill 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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Radio Stations near Monkey Hill

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 Monkey Hill

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

Libraries in Monkey Hill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0
Sandy Point Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Monkey Hill

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

Train Stations in Monkey Hill

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Monkey Hill

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Airports Near Monkey Hill

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 Monkey Hill

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
The Way, Truth & Life Assembly

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/St_Kitts
Elevation
148 m (486 ft)

🇰🇳 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 Monkey Hill

What is the population of Monkey Hill?

Monkey Hill has a population of 592 residents and is located in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The population density is 237 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monkey Hill?

Monkey Hill 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.

Nearby Cities

Basseterre 12,920 pop · 1.9 mi Trinity 1,692 pop · 3.5 mi Nicola Town 2,059 pop · 4.2 mi Old Road Town 1,647 pop · 4.9 mi Middle Island 2,332 pop · 5.4 mi Sadlers 1,205 pop · 7.0 mi Sandy Point Town 3,140 pop · 8.3 mi Saint Paul’s 2,460 pop · 9.1 mi Charlestown 1,538 pop · 15.1 mi Fig Tree 2,922 pop · 16.0 mi Market Shop 2,568 pop · 16.8 mi Oranjestad, SE 1,097 pop · 20.2 mi Upper Hell's Gate, SB 2,810 pop · 39.5 mi Salem 1,140 pop · 51.8 mi
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