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Au Leon, Saint Lucia

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1,393 Population 50/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Au Leon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area28.0 sq mi (72.6 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates13.9458°N, 60.9078°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Lucia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.0"
116% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

610 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 6, 2025.

Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 150 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 92 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 132 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 133 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 129 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 111 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 63 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 123 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 93 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 135 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 124 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 115 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 120 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 112 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 116 km
Dec 30, 2000 45 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.8 119 km
Sep 13, 2019 39 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.8 129 km
Jan 8, 2020 4 km S of Berekua, Dominica M4.8 146 km
Jan 15, 2020 18 km SE of Berekua, Dominica M4.8 133 km
Sep 18, 1998 36 km SE of Le Marin, Martinique M4.7 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 169 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 125 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 64 km
2017 Maria Category 5 119 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 68 km
2007 Dean Category 3 41 km
2005 Emily Category 2 236 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 240 km
1999 Jose Category 2 238 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 98 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 246 km
1980 Allen Category 4 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 MOUNT PELEE Explosion 5.0 m 23 101 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 101 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 101 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 75 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 75 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 68 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 75 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 111 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 52 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 20 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 75 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 100 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 153 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 157 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 165 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 181 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 194 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in

Au Leon has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and April the driest (3.2").

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