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Pointe Michel, Dominica

Saint Luke Parish · Dominica

Pointe Michel is a small town in Saint Luke Parish, Dominica with a population of 1,202. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,202 Population 578/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
74.4 in Annual Rain
America / Dominica Timezone

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About Pointe Michel

Pointe Michel

Pointe Michel is a small town on the southwest coast of Dominica. It is located to the south of the capital, Roseau.

People

Population1,202
Density578/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain74.4 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population1,202
Population Density578 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates15.2598°, -61.3745°
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Country🇩🇲 Dominica
State / ProvinceSaint Luke Parish
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation74.4 inches (1,890 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pointe Michel

Pointe Michel is a small town in Dominica (Saint Luke Parish) with a population of 1,202. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.4 inches. The timezone is America/Dominica.

Pointe Michel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Dominica avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density578/sq mi
Coordinates15.2598°N, 61.3745°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.4"
96% above Dominica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,275 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 M6.1 129 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 70 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 105 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 120 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 11 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 94 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 102 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 15 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 90 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 108 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 149 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 89 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 42 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 26 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 98 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 53 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 73 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 94 km
Mar 6, 1992 3 km E of Trois-Rivières, Guadeloupe M4.9 84 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 4 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 291 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 91 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 196 km
2017 Maria Category 5 18 km
2017 Irma Category 5 242 km
2017 Jose Category 4 267 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 194 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 196 km
2010 Earl Category 2 284 km
2007 Dean Category 3 102 km
2000 Debby Category 1 211 km
1999 Jose Category 2 171 km
1998 Georges Category 4 180 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 219 km
1995 Luis Category 4 230 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 28 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 206 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 116 km
1980 Allen Category 4 176 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 54 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 54 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 54 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 59 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 80 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 88 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 70 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 92 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 104 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Plat Pays, Morne (4 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 4 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 9 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 13 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 27 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 40 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 55 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 93 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 163 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
February 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in

Pointe Michel has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near Pointe Michel

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DBS Radio MP3 96 kbps
Voice of Life Radio MP3 128 kbps
Dominica Catholic Radio MP3 128 kbps
En Ba Mango MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pointe Michel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dominica Museum
Interpretation room
Old Mill Cultural Centre

Libraries in Pointe Michel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française0.0
Grand Bay Community Centre0.0
Roseau Public Library0.0
Tunubuku Library & Computer Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Pointe Michel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Main Market
Old Market

Hotels in Pointe Michel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sibouli Valley

Restaurants in Pointe Michel

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

M
M by Smiles of Gourmets
The Fish Spot

Shopping Malls in Pointe Michel

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bellevue Chopin Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Pointe Michel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pointe Michel

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Martinique Aimé Césaire International AirportFDFLarge Airport
Canefield AirportDCFMedium Airport
Douglas-Charles AirportDOMMedium Airport
Marie-Galante AirportGBJMedium Airport
Terre-de-Haut AirportLSSSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Dominica
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)

🇩🇲 About Dominica

Capital Roseau
Population 71,625
Area 754 km²
GDP (USD) $659,311,111
GDP per capita $9,913
HDI 0.761
Life expectancy 71.1 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 73.1%
Currency XCD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1767
TLD .dm
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pointe Michel

What is the population of Pointe Michel?

Pointe Michel has a population of 1,202 residents and is located in Dominica. The population density is 578 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pointe Michel?

Pointe Michel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.4 inches.

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