Live Wet Bulb Globe Temperature for St. Croix, updated every 15 minutes. The largest and flattest USVI island, St. Croix has moreopen, sun-exposed terrain and less mountain shade, so it often carries the highest WBGT of the three.
Last updated July 9, 2026 · Live data refreshes every 15 min
St. Croix sits on its own, about 40 miles south of the other islands, and it is built differently: bigger, flatter, and broader, with two historic towns, Christiansted on the north-central coast andFrederiksted to the west, separated by open country that was once sugar plantation and is now a mix of pasture, scrub, and development. Less mountain means less shade, and the interior warms readily on a sunny day.
An island of open ground
Where St. Thomas and St. John are dominated by steep, vegetated ridges, much of St. Croix is low and open. Open grassland and bare ground heat up faster and shade less than forest, so exposed fields, roadsides, and the south-shore industrial corridor near Hovensa/Limetree can push WBGT into the moderate and high bands on calm afternoons. The west end around Frederiksted tends to be drier and can run hotter still, while the coastlines and higher northwest rainforest catch more breeze and shade.
Who should watch the number here
Industrial and construction crews on the south shore work exposed, hardscaped sites where radiant load is high, WBGT-based work/rest pacing is the standard OSHA references for exactly this setting.
Agricultural and grounds workers across the open interior face full sun with little natural shade; electrolyte replacement and scheduled breaks matter more than air temperature suggests.
Coaches and athletes on St. Croix's open fields, and event organizers for road races, festivals, and the Crucian Christmas Festival's outdoor events, can key go/no-go timing, shade, and water stations off the WBGT forecast.
Local tip. On St. Croix, sun exposure and wind matter as much as the hour. An open field at midday and a breezy north-shore beach can read a full tier apart, plan the hard outdoor work for the windward, shaded, or early options.
Check your part of the island
St. Croix is big, and conditions near Frederiksted can differ from Christiansted or the south shore. The card above is a starting point, open thelive map, pin your town, field, or job site, and read the local number. New to the metric? What is WBGT? has you covered in a two-minute read.
Frequently asked questions
What is the WBGT on St. Croix right now?
The live card on this page shows current WBGT near Christiansted. St. Croix is large enough that the drier, hotter west end around Frederiksted can differ from the east, open the map and pin your specific location.
Why is St. Croix often hotter than St. Thomas or St. John?
St. Croix is the largest and flattest of the three islands, with more open, low-lying, and formerly agricultural land and less mountain shade. Its broad interior heats readily, and the south-shore industrial area adds exposed, hardscaped terrain.
Who most needs WBGT on St. Croix?
Outdoor workers on the south-shore industrial corridor and in agriculture, coaches and athletes on open fields, and event organizers, St. Croix hosts large outdoor events like the Crucian Christmas Festival and road races where WBGT-based planning protects crowds.