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Soufrière, Dominica
Full City Profile
1,416
Population
681/sq mi density
112 ft
Elevation
34 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Soufrière has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2337°N, 61.3588°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 | 50 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 50 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 62 km |
| 1902 | FORT-DE-FRANCE | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 1902 | MARTINIQUE | Astronomical | 0.6 m | — | 85 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1839 | MARTINIQUE | Earthquake | — | 390 | 90 km |
| 1823 | SAINT PIERRE | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1767 | MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Plat Pays, Morne (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 3 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 10 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 16 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 52 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 96 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 160 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in |
Soufrière has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (3.0").