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Basse-Pointe, Martinique
Full City Profile
4,037
Population
374/sq mi density
46 ft
Elevation
14 meters
78°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Basse-Pointe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8694°N, 61.1152°W |
| Timezone | America/Martinique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 8 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 8 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 8 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 110 km |
| 1902 | FORT-DE-FRANCE | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 30 km |
| 1902 | MARTINIQUE | Astronomical | 0.6 m | — | 37 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1839 | MARTINIQUE | Earthquake | — | 390 | 56 km |
| 1823 | SAINT PIERRE | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1767 | MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 9 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 49 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 53 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 60 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 116 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 143 km |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in |
Basse-Pointe has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.7") and March the driest (2.8").