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Woodford Hill, Dominica

Saint Andrew Parish · Dominica

Woodford Hill is a small town in Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica with a population of 1,063. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,063 Population 511/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
82.6 in Annual Rain
America / Dominica Timezone

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About Woodford Hill

Woodford Hill is a village in Saint Andrew Parish in north-eastern Dominica. Woodford Hill was an estate extending from Eden River to L’anse Noire. An Amerindian village existed at the mouth of the Woodford Hill river about 1,400 years ago. The present day village of Woodford Hill is on the western boundary of the old estate. It is made up of various sections including Small Farm, Mount Sylvie, Falang, Larieu, Fond Cole, Joe Road, and Big Cedar. According to the 2011 census report, Woodford Hill had a population of 1,034.

People

Population1,063
Density511/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain82.6 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population1,063
Population Density511 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates15.5809°, -61.3315°
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Country🇩🇲 Dominica
State / ProvinceSaint Andrew Parish
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation82.6 inches (2,097 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Woodford Hill

Woodford Hill is a small town in Dominica (Saint Andrew Parish) with a population of 1,063. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.6 inches. The timezone is America/Dominica.

Woodford Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Dominica avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density511/sq mi
Coordinates15.5809°N, 61.3315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.6"
117% above Dominica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,356 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 M6.1 108 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 115 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 140 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 49 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 45 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 149 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 103 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 67 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 44 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 145 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 126 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 61 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 134 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 118 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 114 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 60 km
Dec 7, 2001 44 km N of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.1 128 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 11 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 67 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 78 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 229 km
2017 Maria Category 5 20 km
2017 Irma Category 5 207 km
2017 Jose Category 4 235 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 159 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 229 km
2010 Earl Category 2 248 km
2007 Dean Category 3 137 km
2000 Debby Category 1 175 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 287 km
1999 Jose Category 2 138 km
1998 Georges Category 4 147 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 184 km
1995 Luis Category 4 194 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 10 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 170 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 80 km
1980 Allen Category 4 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 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 86 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 86 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 86 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 42 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 138 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 113 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 119 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 49 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 109 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 136 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diables, Morne aux (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 11 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 11 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 24 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 31 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 36 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 63 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 88 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 156 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in

Woodford Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Woodford Hill

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 Woodford Hill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Interpretation room
Old Mill Cultural Centre

Libraries in Woodford Hill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Marigot Library0.0
Portsmouth Public Library0.0
Ross University School of Medicine - Anne Ross Library0.0
Tunubuku Library & Computer Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Woodford Hill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Portsmouth Market

Banks in Woodford Hill

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woodford Hill credit union

Airports Near Woodford Hill

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maryse Condé International AirportPTPLarge Airport
Canefield AirportDCFMedium Airport
Douglas-Charles AirportDOMMedium Airport
Marie-Galante AirportGBJMedium Airport
Basse-Terre Baillif AirportBBRSmall Airport
La Désirade AirportDSDSmall Airport
St-François AirportSFCSmall Airport
Terre-de-Haut AirportLSSSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Dominica
Elevation
107 m (351 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodford Hill

What is the population of Woodford Hill?

Woodford Hill has a population of 1,063 residents and is located in Dominica. The population density is 511 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Woodford Hill?

Woodford Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.6 inches.

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