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Petites Anses, Guadeloupe
Full City Profile
1,314
Population
78/sq mi density
144 ft
Elevation
44 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Petites Anses has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (43.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8499°N, 61.6446°W |
| Timezone | America/Guadeloupe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 125 km |
| 2003 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1997 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY | Explosion | 3.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 125 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 20 km |
| 1999 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 2.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1843 | POINTE-A-PITRE | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 5,000 | 94 km |
| 2006 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 14 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Guadeloupe (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 22 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 63 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 71 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 74 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 112 km |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 127 km |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in |
Petites Anses has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.4").