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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

May 21, 2026

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 21st May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd May 2026

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with light haze and isolated showers.

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F

Sunset Today: 6:40 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph and possible higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain breezy conditions during this forecast period. Meanwhile, a weak low-level trough will account for brief isolated showers. Additionally, fluctuating concentrations of Saharan dust will affect the region. Those with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should remain vigilant.

Slight to moderate seas will prevail.

STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 6 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze. Isolated showers are likely.

FORECASTER: Albert

3-DAY FORECAST

DAY	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
WEATHER	Variably Cloudy, Breezy, Light Haze, Isolated Showers	Partly Cloudy, Breezy, Light Haze, Isolated Showers Possible	Partly Cloudy, Breezy, Light Haze, Isolated Showers Likely
HIGH TEMP	31°C / 88°F	31°C / 88°F	31°C / 88°F
LOW TEMP	25°C / 77°F	26°C / 79°F	26°C / 79°F
SUNRISE	05:38 AM	05:38 AM	05:37 AM
SUNSET	06:40 PM	06:41 PM	06:41 PM