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Forestière, Saint Lucia
Full City Profile
1,003
Population
33/sq mi density
115 ft
Elevation
35 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Forestière 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 Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9595°N, 60.9625°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Lucia |
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 | 98 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 98 km |
| 1902 | SOUFRIERE VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | 1,680 | 74 km |
| 1902 | FORT-DE-FRANCE | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1902 | MARTINIQUE | Astronomical | 0.6 m | — | 66 km |
| 2021 | SOUFRIERE VOLCANO | Astronomical | 0.1 m | — | 74 km |
| 1839 | MARTINIQUE | Earthquake | — | 390 | 112 km |
| 1823 | SAINT PIERRE | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1767 | MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 17 km |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 74 km |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 97 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 150 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 154 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 162 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 191 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 |
Forestière 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").