Speightstown
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Speightstown month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Speightstown are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–28°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and September the wettest (about 125 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7 | 24.0 | 49 | 10.8 |
| February | 27.8 | 23.8 | 43 | 11.2 |
| March | 28.3 | 24.1 | 46 | 11.6 |
| April | 29.0 | 24.6 | 40 | 11.6 |
| May | 29.5 | 25.4 | 50 | 11.5 |
| June | 29.4 | 25.5 | 77 | 11.2 |
| July | 29.2 | 25.4 | 106 | 11.3 |
| August | 29.5 | 25.7 | 108 | 11.2 |
| September | 30.1 | 25.8 | 125 | 11.0 |
| October | 29.6 | 25.7 | 112 | 10.5 |
| November | 28.8 | 25.3 | 97 | 10.4 |
| December | 28.3 | 24.6 | 65 | 10.6 |
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- Documented history · 1630
Speightstown was formally settled around 1630 and in the earliest days of settlement was Barbados's busiest port (AMS Seaport Code: 27213, -- UN/LOCODE: BB SPT ).
- Documented history · 2010
The town itself is currently the subject of an archaeological research project, the Speightstown Community Archaeology Project (SCAP), which was established in 2010 and involves a collaboration between archaeologists and students of the University of Winchester, the University of
- Settlement of Speightstown (c. 1630)
Speightstown was formally settled around 1630 and became Barbados's busiest early port.
- Speightstown Community Archaeology Project established (2010)
Archaeological research project involving University of Winchester, UWI Cave Hill and Barbados Museums.
- Twin town agreement with Charleston, South Carolina (1997)
Speightstown twinned with Charleston in November 1997.
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01 · QuestionsQuestions about Speightstown
Where is Speightstown located geographically?
Speightstown is situated at latitude 13.25072 and longitude -59.64396 in the northern parish of Saint Peter, Barbados. The community lies 12 miles (19 km) north of the capital city of Bridgetown.
What are the official boundaries of Speightstown?
Under Statutory Instrument 1984 No. 141 of the Road Traffic Regulations, the boundaries of the town encompass specific roadways. These limits include the section of Highway 1 running from the entrance of the Alexandra School to Scantleburys Drive, the section of Church Street from its junction with Highway 1 to its junction with Round the Town Road, the section of Chapel Street from its junction with Highway 1 to its junction with Round the Town Road, and the whole section of Gooding Alley, as detailed in the Speightstown source records.
02 · OverviewSpeightstown, in brief
Speightstown is the second largest town in Barbados, positioned in the northern parish of Saint Peter at coordinates 13.25072 latitude and -59.64396 longitude. Known alternatively as Little Bristol, the area is situated 12 miles north of the capital city of Bridgetown.
Where is Speightstown located geographically?
The city lies within the northern parish of Saint Peter, functioning as a northerly shopping district and the center of a tourist area. Its precise boundaries are legally defined under Statutory Instrument 1984 No. 141 of the Road Traffic Regulations. These boundaries encompass the section of Highway 1 stretching from the entrance of the Alexandra School to Scantleburys Drive, the section of Church Street from its junction with Highway 1 to its junction with Round the Town Road, the section of Chapel Street from its junction with Highway 1 to its junction with Round the Town Road, and the entirety of Gooding Alley.
How does the surrounding region connect to its history?
Geographically positioned on the coast, the port historically served as a bustling departure point for ships laden with sugar and other commodities bound directly for London and Bristol. Archaeological work in the wider geographical area includes excavations at the eighteenth-century coastal fort located at Maycock's Bay directly to the north of the settlement.
For further geographical and historical documentation regarding the settlement, consult the Speightstown entry and the GeoNames record for Speightstown.
Frequently Asked Questions about Speightstown
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01 · Q&AWhere is Speightstown located and what are its coordinates?
Speightstown is situated in Barbados at geographic coordinates 13.2507, -59.6440, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Speightstown?
Speightstown has a recorded population of approximately 3,634 and observes the America/Barbados time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Speightstown?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Speightstown include EN-BB, with BBD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Speightstown?
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