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Old Road Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Middle Island · Saint Kitts and Nevis

Old Road Town is a small town in Middle Island, Saint Kitts and Nevis with a population of 1,647. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

1,647 Population 659/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
America / St Kitts Timezone

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About Old Road Town

Old Road Town

Old Road Town is a town located on the west coast of Saint Kitts island in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is in Saint Thomas Middle Island Parish, and just to the east of Middle Island town. Its current population is estimated at 1,647.

People

Population1,647
Density659/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,647
Population Density659 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates17.3222°, -62.8034°
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 Old Road Town

Old Road Town is a small town in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Middle Island) with a population of 1,647. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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.

Old Road Town 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 59 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

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density659/sq mi
Coordinates17.3222°N, 62.8034°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

658 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 69 km
Jun 25, 1998 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 138 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 117 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 59 km
Feb 5, 1991 22 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.3 131 km
Dec 30, 1991 23 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.3 132 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 71 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 76 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 123 km
Apr 16, 2023 39 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 149 km
Aug 27, 1990 25 km NE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.1 132 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 127 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 91 km
Feb 27, 2007 30 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.0 142 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 76 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 44 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 71 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 84 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 1 185 km
2017 Maria Category 5 109 km
2017 Irma Category 5 65 km
2017 Jose Category 4 177 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 53 km
2010 Earl Category 4 113 km
2008 Omar Category 4 152 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 1 210 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 94 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 94 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 94 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 112 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 94 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 51 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 24 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 31 km
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 57 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 94 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 187 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

Old Road Town 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 Old Road Town

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tyrell Williams Primary School
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Radio Stations near Old Road Town

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 Old Road Town

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 Old Road Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0
Sandy Point Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Old Road Town

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

Restaurants in Old Road Town

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Railroad Bar and Grill
Sprat Net

Clinics in Old Road Town

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Road Health Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Old Road Town

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Old Road Town

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 Old Road Town

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church
Methodist 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 Old Road Town

What is the population of Old Road Town?

Old Road Town has a population of 1,647 residents and is located in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The population density is 659 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Old Road Town?

Old Road Town 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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