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Pont Cassé, Dominica
Full City Profile
702
Population
338/sq mi density
1,952 ft
Elevation
595 meters
76°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Pont Cassé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3667°N, 61.3500°W |
| Timezone | America/Dominica |
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 | 64 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 64 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 52 km |
| 1902 | FORT-DE-FRANCE | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1902 | MARTINIQUE | Astronomical | 0.6 m | — | 98 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1839 | MARTINIQUE | Earthquake | — | 390 | 96 km |
| 1823 | SAINT PIERRE | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1767 | MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Trois Pitons, Morne (2 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 2 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 8 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 13 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 65 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 83 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 174 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 6.5 in |
Pont Cassé has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (3.1").