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Le Lorrain, Martinique

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8,341 Population 381/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Le Lorrain has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area21.9 sq mi (56.6 km²)
Population Density381/sq mi
Coordinates14.8326°N, 61.0555°W
TimezoneAmerica/Martinique

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.4"
109% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.59"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 6, 2025.

Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 58 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 72 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 63 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 128 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 68 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 142 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 65 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 121 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 72 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 132 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 130 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 121 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 77 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 134 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 23 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 25 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 60 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 122 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 48 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 14 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 4 262 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 72 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 159 km
2017 Maria Category 5 48 km
2017 Irma Category 5 279 km
2017 Jose Category 4 290 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 246 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 160 km
2007 Dean Category 3 65 km
2000 Debby Category 1 242 km
1999 Jose Category 2 187 km
1998 Georges Category 4 213 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 262 km
1995 Luis Category 4 268 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 33 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 253 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 153 km
1980 Allen Category 4 137 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 12 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 12 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 12 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 117 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 26 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 32 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 128 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 50 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: Pelee (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 12 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 56 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 59 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 67 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 83 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 96 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 112 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 150 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 74°F (24°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 6.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 9.4 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in
November 76°F (25°C) 10.6 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in

Le Lorrain has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (3.0").

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