Location & Surroundings
Merricks is a settlement in Saint Philip, Barbados, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is White Hill, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Bridgetown is 21 km to the west. The nearest airport is Grantley Adams International Airport, 10 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 8' 39" N, 59° 25' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 39 m
- Timezone America/Barbados
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,340 p/km²
- Built-up 24.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (BBD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-246
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:12
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Merricks
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merricks, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 7.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 28.6 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
7.6 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.03 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 28.1 | 7.6 | 98 | 77 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 7.2 | 103 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 35 | 767.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 6.3 | 97 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 199.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 6.8 | 99 | 79 | 1,010.4 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 5.3 | 89 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 53 | 67.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 4.8 | 97 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 777.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 4.7 | 105 | 79 | 1,011.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 33 | 201.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 4.8 | 95 | 79 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.6 | 4.8 | 112 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 19 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 4.8 | 123 | 71 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 18 | 778.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 5.3 | 120 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 0.08 / 0.17 | 7 | 200.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 4.6 | 115 | 84 | 1,008.9 | 0.07 / 0.24 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.0 | 5.4 | 128 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 4 | 66.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merricks?
Now 28.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 7.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 28.6 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Merricks today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Merricks?
Local time is 15:12. Time zone: America/Barbados (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Merricks?
Merricks is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Merricks?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Merricks located?
It is at 13.14410, -59.43264 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merricks in?
It is in Barbados.