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Deshaies, Guadeloupe

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Deshaies is a small town in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe with a population of 3,792. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

3,792 Population 316/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
61.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guadeloupe Timezone

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About Deshaies

Deshaies

Deshaies is a commune in the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, in the Lesser Antilles. It is on the northwest coast of Basse-Terre Island.

People

Population3,792
Density316/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain61.0 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population3,792
Population Density316 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates16.3067°, -61.7944°
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe
Country🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
State / ProvinceGuadeloupe
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation61.0 inches (1,549 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Deshaies

Deshaies is a small town in Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe) with a population of 3,792. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guadeloupe.

Climate in Deshaies

Deshaies has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1564 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.9°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.1° 91.8
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 58.3
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.6° 69.1
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 22.4° / 30.2° 98.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.9° 127.3
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.4° 104.4
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.6° 140.8
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.8° 164.5
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23.6° / 31.7° 191.4
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.2° 211.0
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.4° 177.1
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 29.5° 130.4
Deshaies has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Guadeloupe avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates16.3067°N, 61.7944°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.0"
60% above Guadeloupe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,333 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 43 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 59 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 87 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 130 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 126 km
Jun 30, 2003 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.7 146 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 84 km
Apr 17, 2017 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 145 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 124 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 123 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 64 km
Apr 19, 1991 80 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 142 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 102 km
Sep 25, 2001 38 km ESE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 89 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 108 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 112 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 102 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 140 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 91 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 91 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 286 km
2017 Maria Category 5 68 km
2017 Irma Category 5 155 km
2017 Jose Category 4 199 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 83 km
2010 Earl Category 4 185 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 286 km
2007 Dean Category 4 209 km
2000 Debby Category 1 130 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 192 km
1999 Jose Category 2 80 km
1998 Georges Category 4 78 km
1997 Erika Category 1 270 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 269 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 131 km
1995 Luis Category 4 129 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 45 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 109 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 4.0 m 62 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 62 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 70 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 62 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 48 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 62 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 105 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 59 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Guadeloupe (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 32 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 62 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 87 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 99 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 115 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 123 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 126 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 127 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 160 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 180 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Deshaies has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Deshaies

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Louis Daniel Beauperthuy
Collège Félix Aladin Fléming
École primaire Audelon Bethsy
École primaire de Ferry
École primaire Jules Annerose
École primaire Agénor Beaujour
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Radio Stations near Deshaies

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bel Radio Guadeloupe MP3

Museums in Deshaies

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Distillerie Reimonenq (Musée du Rhum)
Habitation Côte-sous-le-Vent
La Maison du Cacao
Musée Du Café (Café Chaulet)

Libraries in Deshaies

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Multimédia Paul Mado0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Ancelot Bellaire0.0
Centre de Documentation et d’Information Edmond Lanclas0.0
Cultura0.0
Deshaies library0.0
Lamentin Library0.0
Médiathèque Médélice BAPTISTA0.0

Farmers Markets in Deshaies

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Espace Maya
Fishmarket
Marché aux poissons Monique Nafer
Marché de Gourdeliane
Marché nocture de Petit-Bourg

Hotels in Deshaies

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caraib Bay Hôtel
Caraibes Royal
Fleur des Iles
Fort Royal
Gîtes Rose des Vents
Habitation Grande Anse
Le Rayon Vert
Les Calebasses
Résidence Vue Mer
Taïnos Village

Restaurants in Deshaies

43 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arc en Ciel
Banana"s
Bruno Pizza
Chez Ernest
Chez Jojo
Chez Ketty
Chez Lélette
Chez Mina
Chez Samy
Chez Zaza Grill
Garnier
Gwada Yolo
Karacoli
Kaz a Pat
Koté Lagon/La Salamandre
L'air Marin
L'Hibiscus
La Croisière
La Kaz du Douanier
La Nova
La Paillote de la Perle
La Perle d'Or
La Savane
La Terrasse de Leroux
Le Cacao Café
Le Coin des Pêcheurs
Le Green
Le Madras
Le Madras
Le Mouillage
Le Stad Grill
Le Tabernacle
Liline
Mahina
Marlin
Micky Delices
Miralys
Paradise Kafé
Red Pepper
Restaurant L'Amer
Restaurant L'Ôtentik
Sous Les Tropiques
Table d'Art

Gas Stations in Deshaies

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAP
Total

Breweries in Deshaies

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
LéKouz

Stadiums & Teams in Deshaies

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Deshaies

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
John A. Osborne AirportMNILarge Airport
Maryse Condé International AirportPTPLarge Airport
Marie-Galante AirportGBJMedium Airport
Basse-Terre Baillif AirportBBRSmall Airport
La Désirade AirportDSDSmall Airport
St-François AirportSFCSmall Airport
Terre-de-Haut AirportLSSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Deshaies

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deshaies

Churches & Religious Organizations in Deshaies

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guadeloupe

🇬🇵 About Guadeloupe

Capital Basse-Terre
Population 443,000
Area 1,780 km²
HDI 0.830
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +590
TLD .gp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deshaies

What is the population of Deshaies?

Deshaies has a population of 3,792 residents and is located in Guadeloupe. The population density is 316 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Deshaies?

Deshaies has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.0 inches.

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