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Climate
/ Weather
General
Climate
The
average temperature in the winter is 75 degrees Fahrenheit
and 85 degrees in the summer. Winter or summer, the temperature
generally stays within the range of 70 - 90 degrees. The
months with the least humidity and lowest temperatures
are December through April, February occasionally recording
night-time temperatures in the mid 60's, and March probably
being the most "temperate" month of the year.
The seasonal trade winds in this region help to make the
islands even more enjoyable.
Current
Weather
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Caymans
At A Glance
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Language: English is the official language, with a
distinctive 'brogue' reflecting heritage of Welsh, Scottish
and English ancestors still distinguishing the speech
of the Caymanian people. The number of Jamaican residents
in the workforce means the Jamaican patois and accompanying
heavier accent is also common. Spanish, particularly regional
dialects of Central America and Cuba, is also widely spoken
Government: British Crown Colony since 1670. Head
of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by
a local Governor
Capital: George Town
Size: 259 sq km (100 sq miles)
Location: Caribbean, island group in Caribbean
Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras
Climate: Tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May
to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November
to April)
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz. American-style
(flat) 2-pin plugs are standard
Currency: Cayman Is. Dollar
Driving: Drive on left.
Rentals: Local and international agencies available.
Must be 21 and have a valid drivers license.
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