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Le François, Martinique

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Le François is a small city in Martinique, Martinique with a population of 19,682. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

19,682 Population 945/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
78.7 in Annual Rain
America / Martinique Timezone

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People

Population19,682
Density945/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain78.7 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population19,682
Population Density945 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates14.6151°, -60.9031°
TimezoneAmerica/Martinique
Country🇲🇶 Martinique
State / ProvinceMartinique
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation78.7 inches (1,998 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Le François

Le François is a small city in Martinique (Martinique) with a population of 19,682. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is America/Martinique.

Climate in Le François

Le François has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2058 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29° 114.9
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29° 79.0
Mar 26°C / 79°F 22.4° / 29.6° 74.6
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.3° 123.8
May 27.6°C / 82°F 24.2° / 30.9° 136.8
Jun 28°C / 82°F 25° / 30.9° 166.5
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.8° / 30.9° 201.7
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.4° 263.7
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 31.7° 217.9
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.4° 266.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.5° 262.2
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.6° 150.5
Le François has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Martinique avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²)
Population Density945/sq mi
Coordinates14.6151°N, 60.9031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Martinique

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.7"
107% above Martinique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,088 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 48 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 70 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 86 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 65 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 94 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 144 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 69 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 106 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 103 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 144 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 50 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 106 km
Nov 28, 2009 138 km ENE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.0 142 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 53 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 89 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 42 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 38 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 75 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 81 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 241 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 72 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 137 km
2017 Maria Category 5 58 km
2017 Irma Category 5 296 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 273 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 139 km
2007 Dean Category 3 37 km
2000 Debby Category 1 258 km
1999 Jose Category 2 193 km
1998 Georges Category 4 234 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 279 km
1995 Luis Category 4 289 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 44 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 278 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 174 km
1980 Allen Category 4 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 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 37 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 37 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 37 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 146 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 146 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 18 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 13 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 146 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 45 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 26 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 36 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 85 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 88 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 89 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 96 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 112 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 124 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 146 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
February 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in

Le François has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Le François

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire la Manzo
École primaire Chopotte
Collège Trianon
Collège Jeanne et Émile Adenet
Lycée polyvalent la Jetée
École maternelle François Duval
École élémentaire Emmanuel Bruno
École primaire Bois Soldat
École primaire Hanétha Vete-Congolo
ECOLE ELEMENTAIRE PRIVEE HORS CONTRAT ASSOCIATION MARTINIQUE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
École primaire Auguste Viviès
École élémentaire Sucrerie
École élémentaire Anne Marc
École Primaire Morne Pitault A
École primaire Morne Pitault B
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jeanne et Emile ADENET
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent La Jetée
École maternelle privée Les Coccinelles
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Radio Stations near Le François

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zoukla MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Le François

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banana Museum
Château Dubuc
Distillerie Saint-James
Domaine de Château Gaillard
Ecomusée de Martinique
Habitation Clément
Habitation La salle
La Savane des Esclaves
Maison de la Canne
Maison des Volcans
Micro musée
Musée de l'Impératrice Joséphine
Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et de Préhistoire de la Martinique
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée du Monde Marin
Musée du Rhum
Musée Régional d'Histoire et d'Éthnographie

Libraries in Le François

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Bibliothèque Bougenot0.0
Bibliothèque Eugène Mona0.0
Bibliothèque Léon Gontran-Damas0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Thérèse Julien Lung-Fou0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale du Robert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Georges De Vassoigne0.0
Bibliothèque Schoelcher0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
La Kazabul0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alfred Melon-Dégras0.0
Médiathèque du Morne Rouge0.0
Médiathèque Municipal0.0
Médiatheque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Le François

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Espace Man Jérome
Halle
Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché agricole et artisanal de Gros-Morne
Marché aux poissons
Marché aux Poissons Sainte-Rose Anglio
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert du François
Marché de l'asile
Marché de La Trinité
Marché de Petit-Bourg
Marché Jean-Baptiste Armet
Marché Max Ransay
Market Hall

Hotels in Le François

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel la Frégate Bleu

Restaurants in Le François

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Léger
Delicia
Kai Nono
Kung Kee
La Ferme des Orchidées
Le Back Flip
Le Cap Sud-Est
Pizzeria Prestige
Restaurant "Chez Milo"
Restaurant Dosta
Roda Traiteur

Cafes in Le François

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kre'Yoles Kafé

Bus Stations in Le François

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière

Gas Stations in Le François

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
MQ #12869719792
MQ #177734249

Banks in Le François

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Crédit Agricole

Stadiums & Teams in Le François

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le François

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Martinique Aimé Césaire International AirportFDFLarge Airport
Canefield AirportDCFMedium Airport
George F. L. Charles AirportSLUMedium Airport

Post Offices in Le François

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste
Le François

Treatment Centers in Le François

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre hospitalier de Saint-Joseph
Etablissement pour Enfants et Adolescents Polyhandicapés "Ti-Baume"

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le François

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Saint-Laurent
Chapelle du Sacré-Coeur de Jésus
Croix Pélage
Église Adventiste du Septième Jour
Église Saint-Michel
Temple

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Le François

What is the population of Le François?

Le François has a population of 19,682 residents and is located in Martinique. The population density is 945 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Le François?

Le François has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches.

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