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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

January 20, 2026

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 21 January 2026

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F
Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F

Sunset Today: 6:00 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 14 to 22 mph, and higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

Persistent pockets of moisture moving across the region will cause periodic, brief showers. Meanwhile, a tight pressure gradient will maintain breezy conditions through the next couple of days.

Moderate to rough seas will prevail, with wave heights peaking near 9 feet. Small-craft operators and swimmers should take the necessary actions to preserve life and property while exercising caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 9 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.

FORECASTER: Connor

3-DAY FORECAST

DAY	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
WEATHER	Partly Cloudy, Breezy, Isolated Showers	Partly Cloudy/Cloudy, Breezy, Scattered Showers	Generally Cloudy, Breezy, Scattered Showers
HIGH TEMP	29°C / 84°F	29°C / 84°F	28°C / 82°F
LOW TEMP	25°C / 77°F	24°C / 75°F	23°C / 73°F
SUNRISE	06:47 AM	06:47 AM	06:47 AM
SUNSET	06:00 PM	06:01 PM	06:01 PM