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Saint-Pierre, Martinique

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4,125 Population 276/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Saint-Pierre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.7 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates14.7431°N, 61.1754°W
TimezoneAmerica/Martinique

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.3"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 88 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 58 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 79 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 78 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 130 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 64 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 133 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 88 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 133 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 138 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 133 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 36 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 146 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 84 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 61 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 131 km
Mar 6, 1992 3 km E of Trois-Rivières, Guadeloupe M4.9 145 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 61 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 30 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 42 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 4 248 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 89 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 150 km
2017 Maria Category 5 63 km
2017 Irma Category 5 291 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 253 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 149 km
2007 Dean Category 3 64 km
2000 Debby Category 1 256 km
1999 Jose Category 2 202 km
1998 Georges Category 4 226 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 274 km
1995 Luis Category 4 280 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 49 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 262 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 165 km
1980 Allen Category 4 129 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 9 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 9 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 9 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 119 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 20 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 28 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 130 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 64 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 43 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 7 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 60 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 64 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 72 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 88 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 100 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 102 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 154 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Saint-Pierre has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (2.7").

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