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Grand'Rivière, Martinique

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Grand'Rivière is a small town in Martinique, Martinique with a population of 666. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

666 Population 62/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
74.7 in Annual Rain
America / Martinique Timezone

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People

Population666
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population666
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates14.8738°, -61.1795°
TimezoneAmerica/Martinique
Country🇲🇶 Martinique
State / ProvinceMartinique
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation74.7 inches (1,897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Grand'Rivière

Grand'Rivière is a small town in Martinique (Martinique) with a population of 666. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.7 inches. The timezone is America/Martinique.

Climate in Grand'Rivière

Grand'Rivière has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1017 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 24° / 27.5° 41.4
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 23.8° / 27.5° 32.3
Mar 26°C / 79°F 24.2° / 27.9° 34.6
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 24.7° / 28.6° 85.2
May 27.4°C / 81°F 25.5° / 29.3° 89.5
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 25.6° / 29.6° 86.1
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 25.7° / 29.7° 93.3
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 25.9° / 30.4° 115.4
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 25.9° / 30.9° 110.0
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 25.4° / 30.3° 124.8
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 24.9° / 29.3° 136.3
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 24.7° / 28.3° 67.6
Grand'Rivière has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Martinique avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates14.8738°N, 61.1795°W
TimezoneAmerica/Martinique

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.7"
97% above Martinique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.08"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 6, 2025.

Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 74 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 82 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 117 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 84 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 45 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 139 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 52 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 119 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 84 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 144 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 144 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 119 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 69 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 131 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 23 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 116 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 55 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 34 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 21 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 260 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 82 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 164 km
2017 Maria Category 5 48 km
2017 Irma Category 5 277 km
2017 Jose Category 4 293 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 239 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 163 km
2007 Dean Category 3 76 km
2000 Debby Category 1 243 km
1999 Jose Category 2 190 km
1998 Georges Category 4 212 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 259 km
1995 Luis Category 4 266 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 43 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 248 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 151 km
1980 Allen Category 4 143 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 6 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 6 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 6 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 106 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 33 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 40 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 117 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 62 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 56 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 7 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 46 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 50 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 58 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 74 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 86 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 117 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 140 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
August 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.1 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in

Grand'Rivière has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.1") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Grand'Rivière

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Grand-Rivière
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Radio Stations near Grand'Rivière

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zoukla MP3 320 kbps
DBS Radio (DM) MP3 96 kbps
Voice of Life Radio (DM) MP3 128 kbps
Dominica Catholic Radio (DM) MP3 128 kbps
En Ba Mango (DM) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Grand'Rivière

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banana Museum
Centre de Découverte des Sciences et de la Terre
Distillerie Saint-James
Galerie d'Histoire de la Mer
Habitation La salle
Maison des Volcans
Musée du Rhum
Musée Gauguin
Musée Vulcanologique Franck A. Perret

Libraries in Grand'Rivière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Eugène Mona0.0
Bibliothèque Léon Gontran-Damas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale du Robert0.0
Médiathèque du Carbet0.0
Médiathèque du Morne Rouge0.0
Médiathèque Municipal0.0
Médiatheque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Grand'Rivière

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché agricole et artisanal de Gros-Morne
Marché aux poissons
Marché de La Trinité
Marché de Saint-Pierre
Marché fruits et légumes
Marché Jean-Baptiste Armet
Place du marché du Fort

Hotels in Grand'Rivière

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Habitation Anse Couleuvre
Tante Arlette

Restaurants in Grand'Rivière

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Popole
Grill Riverain
Restaurant Yva & Vava
Sunday
Tante Arlette
TOTOTO

Stadiums & Teams in Grand'Rivière

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Grand'Rivière

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Martinique Aimé Césaire International AirportFDFLarge Airport
Canefield AirportDCFMedium Airport
Douglas-Charles AirportDOMMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Grand'Rivière

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre hospitalier de Saint-Joseph
Maison D’accueil Spécialisée

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Grand'Rivière

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern MartiniqueNatural2023

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grand'Rivière

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Nord-Plage
Église Sainte-Catherine d'Alexandrie
Temple Adventiste Eden

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Martinique

🇲🇶 About Martinique

Capital Fort-de-France
Population 432,900
Area 1,100 km²
HDI 0.840
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +596
TLD .mq
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Grand'Rivière

Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique
Natural · inscribed 2023
The global significance of Mount Pelée and Pitons du Carbet is based on its representation of volcanic processes and forest types. The 1902 eruption is considered the deadliest volcanic event of the 20th century, and a worldwide reference for the history of vo...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand'Rivière

What is the population of Grand'Rivière?

Grand'Rivière has a population of 666 residents and is located in Martinique. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grand'Rivière?

Grand'Rivière 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 78°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches.

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