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Le Lamentin, Martinique

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Le Lamentin is a mid-size city in Martinique, Martinique with a population of 40,581. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,581 Population 1,687/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
78.7 in Annual Rain
America / Martinique Timezone

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People

Population40,581
Density1,687/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain78.7 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population40,581
Population Density1,687 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates14.6134°, -60.9996°
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 Lamentin

Le Lamentin is a mid-size city in Martinique (Martinique) with a population of 40,581. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 Lamentin

Le Lamentin 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 Lamentin 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 33 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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²)
Population Density1,687/sq mi
Coordinates14.6134°N, 60.9996°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.

Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 80 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 58 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 78 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 72 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 87 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 145 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 77 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 110 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 116 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 145 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 48 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 102 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 83 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 68 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 61 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 58 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 148 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 90 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 37 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 239 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 82 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 135 km
2017 Maria Category 5 63 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 271 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 137 km
2007 Dean Category 3 41 km
2000 Debby Category 1 262 km
1999 Jose Category 2 201 km
1998 Georges Category 4 236 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 282 km
1995 Luis Category 4 291 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 48 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 277 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 177 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 29 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m - 29 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 29 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 141 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 144 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m - 7 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m - 7 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m - 144 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake - 390 54 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake - - 24 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake - - 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 28 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 80 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 84 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 87 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 91 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 108 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 120 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 144 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 174 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 Lamentin 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 Lamentin

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École - - - -
Collège Mandy François-Elie - - - -
École maternelle Lamentin D - Plaine Petit-Manoir - - - -
École maternelle Céline Richelien - - - -
École élémentaire Long Pré - - - -
École maternelle Les Capucines - - - -
Collège privé Lisette Moutachy - - - -
École maternelle Basse Gondeau - - - -
École primaire Gondeau Palmiste B - - - -
École élémentaire Gondeau Palmiste A - - - -
École maternelle publique Arc-en-Ciel - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Acajou II - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Acajou 1 - - - -
Lycée professionnel Place d'armes - - - -
Supinfo Martinique - - - -
Lycée professionnel Léopold Bissol - - - -
École Élémentaire Place d'Armes - - - -
Collège Edouard Glissant - - - -
École primaire de Roches Carrées - - - -
Lycée professionnel Jeanne Catayée - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Edouard Glissant - - - -
École Élémentaire Pierre Zobda Quitman -Cycle 2 - - - -
École Élémentaire Pierre Zobda Quitman -Cycle 3 - - - -
Collège Petit Manoir - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Acajou 2 - - - -
Caribbean Montessori School - - - -
École Gondeau Palmiste - - - -
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Radio Stations near Le Lamentin

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zoukla - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Le Lamentin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banana Museum
Centre de Découverte des Sciences et de la Terre
Château Dubuc
Distillerie Saint-James
Domaine de Château Gaillard
Ecomusée de Martinique
Galerie d'Histoire de la Mer
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 Gauguin
Musée Régional d'Histoire et d'Éthnographie
Musée Vulcanologique Franck A. Perret

Libraries in Le Lamentin

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
Bibliotheque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque 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 Carbet0.0
Médiathèque du Morne Rouge0.0
Médiathèque Municipal0.0
Médiatheque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Lamentin

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 de Saint-Pierre
Marché Jean-Baptiste Armet
Marché Max Ransay
Market Hall
Place du marché du Fort

Restaurants in Le Lamentin

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chez Max Zane&Co
Hippopotamus
Kabana Pizza
King Kebab
La Cazasandwichs
La Fée Sylda
Le Quand-même
Le Resto Du Château
O China Food
Ô Vin sur Vingt
P'Pita
Pause Café
Pizza Club 972
Pizzeria Creperie
Pokawa
Steack House BBQ
Turii

Cafes in Le Lamentin

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flore
Lina's Café

Dentists in Le Lamentin

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MQ #6311901899

Gas Stations in Le Lamentin

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Station Service Total Long Pré
Station Vito Galléria
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Vito
Vito
Vito

Banks in Le Lamentin

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BRED Panque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama
LCL

Shopping Malls in Le Lamentin

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial Place d'Armes
La Galleria
Mangot Plazza
MEGASTOCK Long-Pre Shopping Center

Gyms in Le Lamentin

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MQ #6311902077
MQ #9481956417

Stadiums & Teams in Le Lamentin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Lamentin

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 Lamentin

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
bureau de poste
LE LAMENTIN BOURG

Treatment Centers in Le Lamentin

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre hospitalier de Saint-Joseph
Etablissement pour Enfants et Adolescents Polyhandicapés "Ti-Baume"
Maison D’accueil Spécialisée

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Lamentin

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle
Église Assemblée de Dieu
Église Saint-Laurent

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 Lamentin

What is the population of Le Lamentin?

Le Lamentin has a population of 40,581 residents and is located in Martinique. The population density is 1,687 people per square mile, spread across 24.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Le Lamentin?

Le Lamentin 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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