PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN

Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18°C (64°F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Philipsburg is 79.5°F (26.4°C). The warmest month, on average, is September with an average temperature of 82.5°F (28.1°C). The coolest month on average is February, with an average temperature of 76.5°F (24.7°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Philipsburg is 102.0°F (38.9°C), which was recorded in November. The lowest recorded temperature in Philipsburg is 41.0°F (5°C), which was recorded in March.