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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Longwood month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Longwood are typically February, March and April, with average daytime highs around 21–21°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), September the coldest (average low 15°C), and March the wettest (about 31 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8 | 18.0 | 25 | 12.3 |
| February | 20.8 | 19.1 | 25 | 11.9 |
| March | 21.1 | 19.4 | 31 | 11.3 |
| April | 20.8 | 19.0 | 22 | 10.8 |
| May | 19.7 | 18.0 | 23 | 10.6 |
| June | 18.5 | 16.7 | 26 | 10.3 |
| July | 17.5 | 15.7 | 28 | 10.0 |
| August | 16.9 | 15.1 | 25 | 9.6 |
| September | 16.6 | 14.9 | 24 | 9.9 |
| October | 16.7 | 15.0 | 23 | 10.2 |
| November | 17.5 | 15.6 | 18 | 11.1 |
| December | 18.5 | 16.5 | 27 | 11.9 |
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- Napoleon's second exile
Longwood, Saint Helena served as the site of Napoleon Bonaparte's second exile from 1815 to 1821
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01 · OverviewLongwood, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Longwood took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Longwood
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Longwood
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Longwood
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Longwood
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Longwood
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Longwood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Longwood
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01 · Q&AWhere is Longwood located and what are its coordinates?
Longwood is situated in Saint Helena at geographic coordinates -15.9492, -5.6857 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Longwood?
Longwood has a recorded population of approximately 765 and observes the Atlantic/St_Helena time zone (SHP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Longwood?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Longwood include en-SH, and the circulating currency is SHP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Longwood?
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