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Frederiksted

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Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Travelers arriving via the Frederiksted Pier can explore the town, enjoy beaches, rent cars, or take taxis to other points of interest across St. Croix.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Frederiksted month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Frederiksted 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 140 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)
January27.324.33710.9
February27.124.04210.9
March27.524.13911.2
April28.124.56511.8
May28.825.39311.7
June29.526.26212.0
July29.626.38011.9
August29.926.610711.5
September29.826.614010.8
October29.526.310910.5
November28.625.612110.0
December27.925.04210.6

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1867

    The 1867 Virgin Islands earthquake and tsunami heavily damaged the town.

  2. Documented history · 1878

    The town was destroyed by a labor revolt (known as "The Fireburn" because arson was utilized as a means of revolt) in October 1878, which was led by four Crucian female laborers.

  3. Documented history · 2000

    The 2000 census population of the town was 732, and that of the larger sub-district was 3,767.

  4. Emancipation Day Uprising

    On July 3, 1848, slaves marched on Frederiksted and emancipation was proclaimed at Fort Frederik.

  5. 1867 Virgin Islands earthquake and tsunami

    An earthquake and tsunami heavily damaged the town and beached the USS Monongahela onshore.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Joe Christopher

    former Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets

  • Victor Cornelins

    Danish school teacher

  • Delta Dorsch

    Author born in Frederiksted who wrote about Virgin Islands culture and its preservation.

Historical figures

  • Joe Christopher

    Wikidata records Frederiksted as this historical figure's place of birth. American baseball player (1935-2023).

  • Moses Gottlieb

    Also known as 'General Buddhoe', a freed slave and skilled craftsman who led the emancipation uprising on July 3, 1848.

  • Peter von Scholten

    Governor-General who proclaimed the emancipation of slaves at Fort Frederik on July 3, 1848.

  • Frederick V of Denmark

    King of Denmark who purchased the Danish West Indies in 1754, for whom Fort Frederik is named.

Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

    Wikidata places this site in Frederiksted.

  • Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts

    Wikidata places this site in Frederiksted.

  • Paul E. Joseph Stadium

    Wikidata places this site in Frederiksted. Cricket ground in United States Virgin Islands. Sports stadium.

  • King Street

    Wikidata places this site in Frederiksted. Street in Frederiksted, St. Croix, United States Virigin Islands.

  • Frederiksted Pier

    Wikidata places this site in Frederiksted. Cruise ship pier in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

  • Fort Frederik

    Historic fort constructed to protect the town from pirate raids and rival imperialist attacks; site of the 1848 emancipation proclamation.

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01 · Questions

Questions about Frederiksted

Daily Movement in Frederiksted

Frederiksted is a grid-planned city and administrative district located on Saint Croix Island within the U.S. Virgin Islands. Situated at latitude 17.71233 and longitude -64.88179 with an elevation of 5 meters, the town has a population of 528 residents.

Daily movement within this leeward settlement shifts according to maritime arrivals and local schedules. As the sole port for cruise ships visiting St. Croix, the deepwater port at the Frederiksted Pier regularly sees passengers disembark to explore the town, enjoy the beaches, rent cars, or catch taxis to other points of interest across the island. Operating in the America/St_Thomas timezone, the city runs at a slower pace on typical days, though daily activity increases notably when cruise ships dock or when the annual carnival takes place in January.

Travelers and locals navigating the USD-currency economy utilize local roadways and the deepwater port infrastructure. While modern daily routines proceed quietly in a town where fewer than 1,000 people reside in the proper municipal area, historical administrative functions and ongoing community initiatives continue to shape daily life across the district.

02 · Overview

Frederiksted, in brief

Daily Movement in Frederiksted

Frederiksted is a grid-planned city located on Saint Croix Island within the U.S. Virgin Islands. Positioned at coordinates 17.71233 latitude and -64.88179 longitude with an elevation of 5 meters, the town is home to 528 residents and operates under the America/St_Thomas timezone.

Daily movement through the town is defined by maritime transit and local commerce. As the sole port for cruise ships visiting the island, Frederiksted experiences an influx of passengers who disembark at the Frederiksted Pier. From this deep water port, visitors explore the area, enjoy local beaches, rent cars, or catch taxis to various points of interest across Saint Croix. Beyond passenger traffic, the municipality functions on a slower pace compared to Christiansted, though activity quickens during January carnival events and whenever cruise liners arrive at the port.

Daily routines also reflect the infrastructure and historical layout of the leeward-side settlement. Designed initially by surveyor Jens Beckfor with a 14 by 14 block plan and built as a 7 by 7 grid to support island commerce, the town features Victorian-era architecture stemming from its post-1878 restoration following the labor revolt known as The Fireburn. Government offices occupy several of these historic buildings, while community initiatives such as Clean Sweep Frederiksted engage residents in local volunteer work.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Frederiksted located and what are its coordinates?

Frederiksted is situated in U.S. Virgin Islands at geographic coordinates 17.7123, -64.8818, with an elevation of 5 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Frederiksted?

Frederiksted has a recorded population of approximately 528 and observes the America/St_Thomas time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Frederiksted?

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

04 · Q&A

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