Turks Island Passage separates the Turks from Caicos. Only a few are inhabited, most inhabitants living on the principal island, Grand Turk. Situated halfway between Florida and the Virgins, the islands provide a useful stop in an emergency, or at least a break during a long passage. Weather The islands are hot, although the trade winds make the temperature bearable.
Rain is more frequent on the west coast.
The hurricane season is June to November. 2000-2001 Noonsite Ltd.