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Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Anne Sandy Point · Saint Kitts and Nevis

Sandy Point Town is a small town in Saint Anne Sandy Point, Saint Kitts and Nevis with a population of 3,140. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,140 Population 1,256/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.7 in Annual Rain
America / St Kitts Timezone

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About Sandy Point Town

Sandy Point Town

Sandy Point is the second-largest town on the island of Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis. The settlement is situated on the north-west coast of St. Kitts and is the capital of Saint Anne Sandy Point Parish. As of 2011, it had a population of 2,626.

People

Population3,140
Density1,256/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population3,140
Population Density1,256 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates17.3591°, -62.8486°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Kitts
Country🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
State / ProvinceSaint Anne Sandy Point
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.7 inches (1,287 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sandy Point Town

Sandy Point Town is a small town in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Anne Sandy Point) with a population of 3,140. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches. The timezone is America/St_Kitts.

Sandy Point Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Saint Kitts and Nevis avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density1,256/sq mi
Coordinates17.3591°N, 62.8486°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Kitts

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above Saint Kitts and Nevis avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

648 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 75 km
Jun 25, 1998 29 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 142 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 53 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 122 km
Feb 5, 1991 22 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.3 134 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 75 km
Dec 30, 1991 23 km ENE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.3 135 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 78 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 117 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 122 km
Aug 27, 1990 25 km NE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.1 135 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 40 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 86 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 82 km
Feb 27, 2007 30 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.0 147 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 66 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 72 km
Jul 17, 2010 74 km ENE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 130 km
Feb 25, 2010 54 km NW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 95 km
Feb 5, 1991 20 km NE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 131 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 5 260 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 99 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 269 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 179 km
2017 Maria Category 5 109 km
2017 Irma Category 5 62 km
2017 Jose Category 4 177 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 55 km
2010 Earl Category 4 111 km
2008 Omar Category 4 145 km
2007 Dean Category 4 293 km
2004 Frances Category 4 283 km
2000 Debby Category 1 60 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 52 km
1999 Jose Category 2 31 km
1998 Georges Category 3 19 km
1997 Erika Category 1 219 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 209 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 41 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 — 100 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m — 101 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m — 100 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 118 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m — 100 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m — 57 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake — — 144 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 18 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 37 km
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 50 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 101 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in

Sandy Point Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Sandy Point Town

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Sandy Point Primary School — — — —
The Sandy Point Preschool — — — —
The Charles E. Mills Secondary School — — — —
Heart To Heart Pre-School — — — —
half way tree pre-school — — — —
Rainbow Nursery — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sandy Point 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 Sandy Point 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 Sandy Point Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sandy Point Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sandy Point Town

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amory's Mall
Old Fish Market
Public Market
Sandy Point Market

Restaurants in Sandy Point Town

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

J's Place
King Snack
The Healthy Food Boys Cuisine Resteraunt

Theme Parks in Sandy Point Town

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St. Kitts Eco-Park

Gas Stations in Sandy Point Town

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brimstone Hill Petroleum Inc.

Banks in Sandy Point Town

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Bank of St. Kitts & Nevis

Stadiums & Teams in Sandy Point Town

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sandy Point Town

8 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
Grand Case-l'Espérance AirportSFGMedium Airport
Juancho E. Yrausquin AirportSABMedium Airport
St. Jean AirportSBHMedium Airport
Vance W. Amory International AirportNEVMedium Airport

Post Offices in Sandy Point Town

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sandy Point Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sandy Point Town

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Brimstone Hill Fortress National ParkCultural1999

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandy Point Town

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abundant Life (transformation ministry
Anglican Church Hall
Apostolic faith church
Bethany Gospel Hall
Calvery Baptist Church
Church Of Nazareth
First Gospel
Methodist Church
Methodist Church Hall
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Seven Day Adventist
The Anglican Church
The Apostolic Faith
The Evangelistic Faith church
The Lighthouse Baptist Church
Unique Touch Christian Center
Wesleyan Holiness 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sandy Point Town

Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
Cultural · inscribed 1999
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is an outstanding, well-preserved example of 17th- and 18th-century military architecture in a Caribbean context. Designed by the British and built by African slave labour, the fortress is testimony to European colonial ex...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Point Town

What is the population of Sandy Point Town?

Sandy Point Town has a population of 3,140 residents and is located in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The population density is 1,256 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sandy Point Town?

Sandy Point Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches.

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