Saint Joseph
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Saint Joseph month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Saint Joseph are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and September the wettest (about 130 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3 | 22.9 | 47 | 10.7 |
| February | 27.3 | 22.6 | 53 | 10.9 |
| March | 27.9 | 22.8 | 52 | 11.4 |
| April | 28.7 | 23.6 | 41 | 11.6 |
| May | 29.5 | 24.6 | 43 | 11.2 |
| June | 29.6 | 25.0 | 61 | 10.9 |
| July | 29.6 | 24.9 | 96 | 10.8 |
| August | 30.0 | 25.3 | 96 | 11.0 |
| September | 30.4 | 25.4 | 130 | 10.8 |
| October | 29.7 | 25.1 | 93 | 10.4 |
| November | 28.8 | 24.3 | 91 | 10.2 |
| December | 27.9 | 23.3 | 62 | 10.4 |
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Research updated Sunday, September 13, 2026Past and future events in Saint Joseph
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Previously
- Saint Joseph's Day
Principal feast day celebrated on 19 March in Western Christianity; a solemnity in the Catholic calendar.
- Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker
Celebrated on 1 May; instituted by Pope Pius XII as a counterpart to International Workers' Day.
- Pope Pius IX declares Joseph patron of the Universal Church
1870 proclamation establishing Saint Joseph as patron of the universal Church.
- Pope Pius XII introduces Saint Joseph the Worker feast
1955 addition of a new feast on 1 May to honor Saint Joseph’s patronage of workers.
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01 · OverviewSaint Joseph, in brief
Overview
Saint Joseph is a town in the parish of Saint Joseph on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It is positioned at latitude 15.4061 N and longitude 61.42374 W.
The settlement lies within the administrative boundaries of Saint Joseph Parish and observes the America/Dominica time zone. English (en‑DM) is the official language, and the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) serves as the legal tender.
With a population of 2,184, Saint Joseph represents a modestly sized community. The scale of the population shapes the scope of local commerce, as businesses and services are oriented toward the daily needs of residents.
Economic activity in the town is integrated with the broader national market of Dominica, which operates under the XCD currency system. The use of a common currency facilitates trade and financial transactions with other parts of the island.
Local enterprises primarily provide goods and services that support household consumption, education, and basic transportation. The linguistic uniformity of English enables straightforward communication in commercial settings, while the shared legal framework of Dominica ensures consistent regulatory conditions.
Because Saint Joseph is not a capital city, governmental functions are administered at the parish level, and public services are coordinated with the wider island infrastructure. Residents benefit from the national education and health systems, which are funded through the island’s fiscal policies.
For geographic reference, the town’s coordinates and demographic details are documented by GeoNames. These data points provide a factual foundation for understanding the settlement’s location, population size, and administrative context.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Joseph
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01 · Q&AWhere is Saint Joseph located and what are its coordinates?
Saint Joseph is situated in Dominica at geographic coordinates 15.4061, -61.4237 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph has a recorded population of approximately 2,184 and observes the America/Dominica time zone (XCD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Saint Joseph?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Saint Joseph include en-DM, and the circulating currency is XCD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Saint Joseph?
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