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Corinthe, Saint Lucia

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1,576 Population 40/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Corinthe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area39.2 sq mi (101.5 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates14.0453°N, 60.9607°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Lucia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.0"
103% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.10"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

670 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 M5.8 138 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 123 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 125 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 86 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 144 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 122 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 113 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 71 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 111 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 115 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 107 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 93 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 142 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 106 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 123 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 111 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 101 km
Sep 13, 2019 39 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.8 116 km
Jan 8, 2020 4 km S of Berekua, Dominica M4.8 133 km
Jan 15, 2020 18 km SE of Berekua, Dominica M4.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 178 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 119 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 73 km
2017 Maria Category 5 113 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 76 km
2007 Dean Category 3 33 km
2005 Emily Category 2 245 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 250 km
1999 Jose Category 2 235 km
1998 Georges Category 4 296 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 94 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 236 km
1980 Allen Category 4 50 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 89 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 89 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 89 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 83 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 63 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 57 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 83 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 103 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 40 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 26 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 83 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 88 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 141 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 145 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 153 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 169 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in

Corinthe has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (3.1").

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