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Rosalie, Dominica

Saint David Parish · Dominica

Rosalie is a small town in Saint David Parish, Dominica with a population of 802. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

802 Population 386/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
80.5 in Annual Rain
America / Dominica Timezone

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About Rosalie

Rosalie

Rosalie is a village in Dominica. It is located in Saint David Parish at the northern end of Rosalie Bay, on the central east coast of the island, close to the mouth of the Rosalie River.

People

Population802
Density386/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain80.5 in/yr
Sunny Days190/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population802
Population Density386 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates15.3667°, -61.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Country🇩🇲 Dominica
State / ProvinceSaint David Parish
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation80.5 inches (2,045 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosalie

Rosalie is a small town in Dominica (Saint David Parish) with a population of 802. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.5 inches. The timezone is America/Dominica.

Rosalie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Dominica avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density386/sq mi
Coordinates15.3667°N, 61.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.5"
112% above Dominica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.08"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,305 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 M6.1 128 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 68 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 86 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 27 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 118 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 98 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 87 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 30 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 73 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 101 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 135 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 73 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 82 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 14 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 43 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 61 km
Mar 6, 1992 3 km E of Trois-Rivières, Guadeloupe M4.9 78 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 55 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 87 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 76 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 213 km
2017 Maria Category 5 5 km
2017 Irma Category 5 226 km
2017 Jose Category 4 251 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 183 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 212 km
2010 Earl Category 2 269 km
2007 Dean Category 3 117 km
2000 Debby Category 1 197 km
1999 Jose Category 2 154 km
1998 Georges Category 4 165 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 206 km
1995 Luis Category 4 216 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 15 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 193 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 101 km
1980 Allen Category 4 191 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 62 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 62 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 62 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 59 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 88 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 95 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 68 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 88 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 111 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Trois Pitons, Morne (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 7 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 8 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 15 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 21 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 32 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 63 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 87 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 173 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
March 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in
November 76°F (25°C) 10.1 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in

Rosalie has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.1") and March the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Rosalie

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grand Fond Primary School
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Radio Stations near Rosalie

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 Rosalie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dominica Museum
Interpretation room
Old Mill Cultural Centre

Libraries in Rosalie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française0.0
Grand Bay Community Centre0.0
Marigot Library0.0
Portsmouth Public Library0.0
Roseau Public Library0.0
Ross University School of Medicine - Anne Ross Library0.0
Tunubuku Library & Computer Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosalie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Main Market
Old Market
Portsmouth Market

Hotels in Rosalie

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 Rivers & Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge
Banana Lama Eco villa and cottages
Rosalie Bay Resort

Banks in Rosalie

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Fond Credit Union

Stadiums & Teams in Rosalie

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rosalie

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canefield AirportDCFMedium Airport
Douglas-Charles AirportDOMMedium Airport
Marie-Galante AirportGBJMedium Airport
Basse-Terre Baillif AirportBBRSmall Airport
Terre-de-Haut AirportLSSSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Rosalie

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Morne Trois Pitons National ParkNatural1997

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosalie

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grand_Fond_Roman Catholic Church
Rosalie Diocesan Center

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Dominica
Elevation
75 m (246 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Rosalie

Morne Trois Pitons National Park
Natural · inscribed 1997
Luxuriant natural tropical forest blends with scenic volcanic features of great scientific interest in this national park centred on the 1,342-m-high volcano known as Morne Trois Pitons. With its precipitous slopes and deeply incised valleys, 50 fumaroles, hot...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosalie

What is the population of Rosalie?

Rosalie has a population of 802 residents and is located in Dominica. The population density is 386 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosalie?

Rosalie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.5 inches.

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