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Saint-Joseph, Martinique
Full City Profile
16,974
Population
735/sq mi density
787 ft
Elevation
240 meters
76°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Saint-Joseph has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 23.1 sq mi (59.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6710°N, 61.0391°W |
| Timezone | America/Martinique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 22 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 22 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 22 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1902 | SOUFRIERE VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | 1,680 | 150 km |
| 1902 | FORT-DE-FRANCE | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 8 km |
| 1902 | MARTINIQUE | Astronomical | 0.6 m | — | 14 km |
| 2021 | SOUFRIERE VOLCANO | Astronomical | 0.1 m | — | 150 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1839 | MARTINIQUE | Earthquake | — | 390 | 54 km |
| 1823 | SAINT PIERRE | Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
| 1767 | MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS | Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 21 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 73 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 76 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 84 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 94 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 150 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in |
Saint-Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (3.0").