Buck Island Reef National Monument
Buck Island Reef National Monument is a unit of the United States National Park System located in the United States Virgin Islands. Established in 1961 and managed by the National Park Service, this national monument covers 0.71 square kilometers. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the United States Virgin Islands.
Planning a visit
Temperatures at the monument stay consistent throughout the year, with averages ranging between 25 °C and 27 °C. Travelers seeking drier weather may prefer the months of February, March, and April. March is the driest month, with 35 mm of rain over about 4 days. Rainfall increases during the rest of the year, particularly from May through November. October and November are the wettest months, with 139 mm and 134 mm of rain respectively, occurring over about 16 days each.
The nearest airport to the monument is Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in Christiansted, located 21 km away. Travelers can also arrive via Cyril E. King Airport in Charlotte Amalie, which is 71 km away. Those planning a trip can combine a visit with other nearby locations, such as Point Udall, 7.3 km away, or the Christiansted National Historic Site, 9.5 km away. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is also within reach at 14.2 km. The monument is open daily from 07:00 to 17:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is October, with about 139 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 40 | 35 | 64 | 110 | 60 | 84 | 80 | 120 | 139 | 134 | 80 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
