| 1756 |
The first meteorological
observation reported in Curaçao. |
| 1830 |
The first rainfall measurements at
Savonet, Curaçao (1879, St. Maarten; 1881 St. Eustatius; 1891 Saba;
1901 Aruba and Bonaire). |
| 1894 |
The USA Weather Bureau starts with
an observation station in Curaçao as part of the Early Hurricane
Warning System. |
| 1920 |
The USA Weather Bureau passes on the observation station to the Government of Curaçao under the
department of Agriculture. In those days being a division of the Public Works and later Harbor Office. |
| 1947 |
Opening of the Meteorological Service
at the Dr. Albert Plesman Airport (Hato International Airport). |
| 1951 |
The Netherlands Antilles obtain the
WMO Membership. |
| 1953 |
Start of an independent Meteorological
Service through a Governmental act. |
| 1956 |
Establishment of the upper air observations
on Curaçao and St. Maarten. |
| 1972 |
Start of the
divisions of the Meteorological Service in Aruba and
St. Maarten.
|
| 1976 |
Move of the headquarter of the Meteorological
Service from Hato Airport to its present location at Mahuma, Curaçao. |
| 2003 |
Renewal of the Governmental act regarding
the tasks of the Meteorological Service. |
