The Caribbean

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The Caribbean

• Climate and Physical Geography

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Climate in the Caribbean

• December to April ? sunny, dry, warm
• May to November ? hot, humid, wet
• Tropical climates do not exhibit hot summers and
  cool winters but rather have distinct dry and
  rainy periods

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Climate in the Caribbean

• Trade winds or prevailing winds the most
  constant winds blowing from the east across the
  Atlantic ocean
• Trade winds have a cooling effect on the
  Caribbean. They are most noticeable in the dry
  season

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Caribbean Climate

• Windward sides of islands (side facing the winds)
  tend to have more rocky coastlines with stronger
  ocean currents rolling in
• Leeward sides of islands (sides protected by the
  wind) are where resorts are usually located.

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Hurricanes

• The fall is hurricane season for the Caribbean.
• Violent storms and hurricanes have damaged
  tourism infrastructure in recent years

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Climate Change and Hurricanes

• Many people blame the increased frequency and
  intensity of hurricanes on global climate
  destabilization (global warming)