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Rivière-Pilote, Martinique

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Rivière-Pilote is a small city in Martinique, Martinique with a population of 13,359. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

13,359 Population 967/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
76.9 in Annual Rain
America / Martinique Timezone

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People

Population13,359
Density967/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain76.9 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population13,359
Population Density967 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates14.4874°, -60.9026°
TimezoneAmerica/Martinique
Country🇲🇶 Martinique
State / ProvinceMartinique
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation76.9 inches (1,952 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rivière-Pilote

Rivière-Pilote is a small city in Martinique (Martinique) with a population of 13,359. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.9 inches. The timezone is America/Martinique.

Climate in Rivière-Pilote

Rivière-Pilote has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2058 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29° 114.9
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29° 79.0
Mar 26°C / 79°F 22.4° / 29.6° 74.6
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.3° 123.8
May 27.6°C / 82°F 24.2° / 30.9° 136.8
Jun 28°C / 82°F 25° / 30.9° 166.5
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.8° / 30.9° 201.7
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.4° 263.7
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 31.7° 217.9
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.4° 266.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.5° 262.2
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.6° 150.5
Rivière-Pilote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Martinique avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
Population Density967/sq mi
Coordinates14.4874°N, 60.9026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Martinique

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.9"
102% above Martinique avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 51 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 76 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 80 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 97 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 104 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 78 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 103 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 92 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 119 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 64 km
Nov 28, 2009 138 km ENE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.0 148 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 66 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 56 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 100 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 85 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 52 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 78 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 61 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 65 km
Dec 30, 2000 45 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.8 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 227 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 79 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 123 km
2017 Maria Category 5 71 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 287 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 125 km
2007 Dean Category 3 24 km
2005 Emily Category 2 293 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 300 km
2000 Debby Category 1 271 km
1999 Jose Category 2 202 km
1998 Georges Category 4 248 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 292 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 58 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 292 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 187 km
1980 Allen Category 4 99 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 47 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 47 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 47 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 132 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 22 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 14 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 132 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 56 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 14 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 14 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 46 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 75 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 98 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 101 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 108 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 125 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 132 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 137 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.2 in

Rivière-Pilote has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Rivière-Pilote

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jacques Roumain
École
École Élémentaire Jules Lucrèce
École maternelle Caraïbe
École élémentaire Rivière-Pilote B
École maternelle MANNIKOU
Collège Jacques Roumain
École primaire Préfontaine
École maternelle Jossaud
École élémentaire Elie Scholastique
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Radio Stations near Rivière-Pilote

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zoukla MP3 320 kbps
BLAZIN 99.3FM (LC) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fusion MP3 128 kbps
REV-UP SLU (LC) reggae, soca MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rivière-Pilote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Domaine de Château Gaillard
Ecomusée de Martinique
Habitation Clément
La Savane des Esclaves
Maison de la Canne
Musée de l'Impératrice Joséphine
Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et de Préhistoire de la Martinique
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée du Monde Marin
Musée Régional d'Histoire et d'Éthnographie

Libraries in Rivière-Pilote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Bibliothèque Bougenot0.0
Bibliothèque Léon Gontran-Damas0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Thérèse Julien Lung-Fou0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale du Robert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Georges De Vassoigne0.0
Bibliothèque Schoelcher0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
La Kazabul0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alfred Melon-Dégras0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Rivière-Pilote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Espace Man Jérome
Halle
Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché agricole et artisanal de Gros-Morne
Marché aux Poissons Sainte-Rose Anglio
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert du François
Marché de l'asile
Marché de Petit-Bourg
Marché Jean-Baptiste Armet
Marché Max Ransay
Market Hall

Restaurants in Rivière-Pilote

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Break Gourmet
Sweet River

Gas Stations in Rivière-Pilote

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total
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Banks in Rivière-Pilote

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Stadiums & Teams in Rivière-Pilote

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rivière-Pilote

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Martinique Aimé Césaire International AirportFDFLarge Airport
George F. L. Charles AirportSLUMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Rivière-Pilote

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre hospitalier de Saint-Joseph
Etablissement pour Enfants et Adolescents Polyhandicapés "Ti-Baume"

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rivière-Pilote

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Immaculée Conception
Église du Saint-Cœur-de-Marie
Temple Adventiste Rocher de Jacob

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Martinique

🇲🇶 About Martinique

Capital Fort-de-France
Population 432,900
Area 1,100 km²
HDI 0.840
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +596
TLD .mq
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rivière-Pilote

What is the population of Rivière-Pilote?

Rivière-Pilote has a population of 13,359 residents and is located in Martinique. The population density is 967 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rivière-Pilote?

Rivière-Pilote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.9 inches.

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