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Christiansted

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Christiansted?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers visiting Christiansted can enjoy historic 18th-century Danish colonial architecture, walking tours, boardwalk dining, and diving attractions, with access via Henry E. Rohlsen Airport.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Christiansted month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Christiansted are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and September the wettest (about 154 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.224.24810.9
February27.023.94510.9
March27.624.14211.2
April28.124.56511.8
May28.725.49711.7
June29.526.27012.0
July29.826.410111.9
August30.026.612311.5
September30.026.515410.8
October29.626.213710.6
November28.625.514010.0
December28.024.95010.6

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What is being reported around Christiansted

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People and places shaping Christiansted

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Research updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Past and future events in Christiansted

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1734

    In a ceremony next to this fort on 8 January 1734, the French formally handed the island over to the Danes in the form of the Danish West India and Guinea Company.

  2. Documented history · 1740

    The fort was completed by 1740.

  3. Documented history · 1742

    The 1742 census listed 120 sugar plantations, 122 cotton plantations, 1,906 slaves, about 300 Englishmen, and 60 Danes.

  4. Documented history · 1745

    In 1745, the number of slaves had increased to 2,878.

  5. Transfer of Island to the Danes

    In a ceremony on 8 January 1734 next to Fort Christianswærn, the French formally handed the island over to the Danes.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Christiansted has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Judah P. Benjamin

    Confederate politician

  • Victor Borge

    was a longtime resident of Christiansted

  • Carolyn Carter

    model and beauty queen

  • NBA player Tim Duncan (two-time MVP

    five-time NBA champion) is a native.

  • Kenneth Gittens

    politician and police officer

Historical figures

  • Judah P. Benjamin

    Wikidata records Christiansted as this historical figure's place of birth. American politician and lawyer (1811-1884).

  • Casper Holstein

    Wikidata records Christiansted as this historical figure's place of birth. American mobster.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Christiansted yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • WSVI

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Christiansted. Ion Television affiliate in Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands.

  • Media related to Christiansted at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Christiansted, in brief

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02 · History

How Christiansted took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Christiansted

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Christiansted

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Christiansted

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Christiansted

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Christiansted

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08 · Questions

Questions about Christiansted

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Frequently Asked Questions about Christiansted

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Christiansted located and what are its coordinates?

Christiansted is situated in U.S. Virgin Islands at geographic coordinates 17.7468, -64.7056, with an elevation of 3 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Christiansted?

Christiansted has a recorded population of approximately 1,866 and observes the America/St_Thomas time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Christiansted?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Christiansted include EN-VI, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Christiansted?

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