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Les Abymes, Guadeloupe

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Les Abymes is a mid-size city in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe with a population of 53,514. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

53,514 Population 1,706/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
60.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guadeloupe Timezone

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People

Population53,514
Density1,706/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain60.6 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population53,514
Population Density1,706 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates16.2730°, -61.5051°
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe
Country🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
State / ProvinceGuadeloupe
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation60.6 inches (1,540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Les Abymes

Les Abymes is a mid-size city in Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe) with a population of 53,514. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guadeloupe.

Climate in Les Abymes

Les Abymes has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1564 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.9°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.1° 91.8
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 58.3
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.6° 69.1
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 22.4° / 30.2° 98.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.9° 127.3
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.4° 104.4
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.6° 140.8
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.8° 164.5
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23.6° / 31.7° 191.4
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.2° 211.0
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.4° 177.1
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 29.5° 130.4
Les Abymes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Guadeloupe avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area31.4 sq mi (81.2 km²)
Population Density1,706/sq mi
Coordinates16.2730°N, 61.5051°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"
60% above Guadeloupe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,469 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 71 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 121 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 101 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 61 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 112 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 53 km
Jun 30, 2003 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.7 137 km
Apr 17, 2017 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 136 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 117 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 97 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 51 km
Feb 23, 2000 111 km ENE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.5 147 km
Apr 19, 1991 80 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 118 km
Sep 25, 2001 38 km ESE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 83 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 79 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 96 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 118 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 78 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 64 km
Mar 19, 1992 73 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 65 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 291 km
2017 Maria Category 5 76 km
2017 Irma Category 5 149 km
2017 Jose Category 4 180 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 81 km
2010 Earl Category 3 182 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 291 km
2007 Dean Category 4 209 km
2000 Debby Category 1 112 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 212 km
1999 Jose Category 2 73 km
1998 Georges Category 4 73 km
1997 Erika Category 1 259 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 299 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 116 km
1995 Luis Category 4 126 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 57 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 98 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 14 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 4.0 m 88 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 88 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 70 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 88 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 78 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 88 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 130 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 61 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Guadeloupe (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 31 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 74 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 86 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 88 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 102 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 110 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 115 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 150 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 167 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in

Les Abymes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Les Abymes

Institution Type Founded Website
Aerokonsult - École International Tunon University Visit →
CREPS Antilles Guyane College
Digital College - Guadeloupe College Visit →
DRAC (IFACOM FORMATION) College Visit →
Faculté de médecine Hyacinthe Bastaraud University
Form'action College
Institut de formation en soins infirmiers College
Institut national supérieur du professorat et de l'éducation de Guadeloupe University
Keyce Santé Pointe à Pitre College Visit →
UFR de sciences exactes et naturelles de Guadeloupe University
UFR de sciences juridiques et économiques de Guadeloupe University
UFR sciences et techniques des activités physiques et sportives de Guadeloupe University
Université des Antilles - Campus de Fouillole University Visit →
Université des Antilles Département d'ingénierie College

Schools in Les Abymes

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Foyer Notre-Dame de Grâce
École primaire Chazeau-Doubs
École primaire Boricaud
Groupe Scolaire Joseph Théodore Faustin
École primaire Ludger Marie
Ecole élémentaire Hilarion Léogane
École primaire Félix Duport
École maternelle Boisripeaux
École maternelle Maryse Onesippe
École primaire Maurice St-Pierre
École primaire Petit-Pérou
École maternelle Caraque
École primaire Caraque
École maternelle Maurice St-Pierre
École primaire Jean-Noël Coma-Olimé
École maternelle Chazeau-Doubs
École maternelle Edouard Nelson
École primaire Marie-Émilie Coco
École maternelle Léogane Hilarion
École primaire Joseph-Théodore Faustin 2
École maternelle privée HC Ti Prince
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Alexandre Isaac
École primaire Joseph-Théodore Faustin 1
École élémentaire Marcel Lacoma
École élémentaire Pierre Fermely
École maternelle Dothémare
École primaire Léogane Hilarion
Ebène et Ivoire makeup training center
Cité scolaire d'excellence sportive
Formation antilles école esthétique et coiffure faeec HC
Lycée professionnel privé de coiffure et esthétique
Lycée général et technologique Félix Proto
Collège Alexandre Isaac
Collège Aurélie Lambourde
Groupe Scolaire Saint-Cyr
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Radio Stations near Les Abymes

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bel Radio Guadeloupe MP3

Museums in Les Abymes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beauport - Pays de la canne
Distillerie Reimonenq (Musée du Rhum)
Mémorial ACTe
Musée Costumes et Traditions
Musée de la Préhistoire Edgar Clerc
Musée de la vie d'Antan
Musée départemental d'Art et d'Histoire - MUSARTH
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée L'Herminier
Musée Saint-John Perse
Musée Schoelcher
Taonaba Maison de la Mangrove

Libraries in Les Abymes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Multimédia Paul Mado0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
C.D.I0.0
Capesterre library0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de Documentation et d’Information Edmond Lanclas0.0
Colombe de Massabielle0.0
Cultura0.0
Lamentin Library0.0
Librairie Plus0.0
Médiathèque Achille-René Boisneuf0.0
Médiathèque du Gosier0.0
Médiathèque Raoul Georges Nicolo0.0
Moule library0.0
Petit Canal Library0.0
Port Louis library0.0
Saint-Claude library0.0
Sainte-Anne library0.0

Farmers Markets in Les Abymes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles aux poissons
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché au Poisson
Marché aux épices
Marché aux poissons Monique Nafer
Marché aux vivres
Marché central couvert
Marché de Gourdeliane
Marché de la Darse (ancien bâtiment)
Marché de la Darse (poissons)
Marché de Sainte-Anne
Marché de Sainte-Anne
Marché du Mercredi
Marché du Mercredi
Marché du vendredi
Marché La Rotonde
Marché nocture de Petit-Bourg
Marché nocturne de Vallette
Marché nocturne du Gosier
Zabym Fruits Légumes

Restaurants in Les Abymes

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

An Kann' La
Asian House
bleu caraibe
Café Paradiso
Gourmandise et Friandise
Green
Hippopotamus
KAPOK Sucré Salé
Le Petit Perou
Le Spot Thaï
Les Ailes Gourmandes
Nikol's Café
Pizza Pasta
Rotis Grill
Royal Namaste
Simply Fresh
Soho Restaurant
Sushi Thai box
Tabla Pitza
Terre De Vins | Antillopoles

Cafes in Les Abymes

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de France

Cinemas in Les Abymes

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Multiplexe Cinestar by Caribbean Cinemas

Clinics in Les Abymes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Médical de l’Aéroport

Bus Stations in Les Abymes

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus point à pitre

Gas Stations in Les Abymes

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAP
CAP Pôle Caraïbe
Esso
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Banks in Les Abymes

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Shopping Malls in Les Abymes

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial de Boisripeaux
Family Plaza
La Coulée Verte
milenis shopping center

Gyms in Les Abymes

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Éclore Yoga
Fitness Park

Golf Courses in Les Abymes

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf école des Abymes

Breweries in Les Abymes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
LéKouz

Stadiums & Teams in Les Abymes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Les Abymes

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
John A. Osborne AirportMNILarge Airport
Maryse Condé International AirportPTPLarge Airport
Douglas-Charles AirportDOMMedium Airport
Marie-Galante AirportGBJMedium Airport
Basse-Terre Baillif AirportBBRSmall Airport
La Désirade AirportDSDSmall Airport
St-François AirportSFCSmall Airport
Terre-de-Haut AirportLSSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Les Abymes

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aéroport pôle Caraibes
Les Abymes Milenis
LES ABYMES PRINCIPAL

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Abymes

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Morne Calvaire
Église Adventiste de Béguette
Église Adventiste de Boisvin
Église Adventiste de Doubs
Église de l'Immaculée Conception
Église Saint-Michel
Notre-Dame de Perpétuel Secours
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah
Temple Évangéliste

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guadeloupe

Things to See Near Les Abymes

47 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (17)
  • • Anse Gris Gris
  • • La Caravelle
  • • Les Deux Oursins
  • • Plage d'Anse Vinaigri
  • • Plage de Îlet Fortune
  • + 12 more
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Grotte du Morne Calvaire
🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Fort Fleur d'Épée
  • • Fort l'Union
🖼️ Galleries (3)
  • • Atelier Odysée
  • • Gallery Marche des esclaves
  • • Lakuka
⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Morne Fréchou
  • • Morne L'Escade
  • • Morne Labrousse
🏛️ Ruins (17)
  • • Ancien Moulin
  • • Ancienne gare de Beautiran
  • • Ancienne tour de guet
  • • Ancienne Usine de Pointe à Retz
  • • Cinéma de la Renaissance
  • + 12 more
🎢 Theme Parks (2)
  • • La Ferme Ti Bou
  • • Station balnéaire de l'Anse Tabarin
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Point de vue
  • • Point de vue de Bovis

🇬🇵 About Guadeloupe

Capital Basse-Terre
Population 443,000
Area 1,780 km²
HDI 0.830
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +590
TLD .gp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Abymes

What is the population of Les Abymes?

Les Abymes has a population of 53,514 residents and is located in Guadeloupe. The population density is 1,706 people per square mile, spread across 31.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Les Abymes?

Les Abymes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches.

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