Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
Christiansted, United States Virgin Islands
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is a National Historical Park located in the United States Virgin Islands. Established in 1992, the site is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, a National Natural Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Planning a visit
The area experiences warm average temperatures ranging from 25 °C to 27 °C throughout the year. Rainfall is lowest from February through April, with monthly precipitation between 41 mm and 74 mm, making this a suitable time for outdoor activities. The wettest months are September, October, and November, which receive over 150 mm of rain.
The park is located 10 km from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in Christiansted. Visitors can also reach the site from Cyril E. King Airport in Charlotte Amalie, which is 66 km away, or from the capital, Charlotte Amalie, located 67 km away. Nearby attractions include the Christiansted National Historic Site, 7 km away, and Buck Island Reef National Monument, located 14.2 km from the park. Point Udall is 20.6 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is October, with about 153 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 60 | 44 | 41 | 74 | 120 | 70 | 91 | 90 | 138 | 153 | 153 | 91 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
