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Weather & Climate in Bisee, Saint Lucia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bisee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area49.2 sq mi (127.4 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates14.0243°N, 60.9745°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Lucia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.0"
103% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.10"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

658 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 139 km 147 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 126 km 44 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 128 km 55 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 89 km 28 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 145 km 146 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 125 km 27 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 115 km 57 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 72 km 27 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 114 km 150 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 117 km 44 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 110 km 47 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 95 km 70 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 144 km 148 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 108 km 72 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 124 km 140 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 114 km 63 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 103 km 116 km
Sep 13, 2019 39 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.8 118 km 163 km
Jan 8, 2020 4 km S of Berekua, Dominica M4.8 135 km 144 km
Jan 15, 2020 18 km SE of Berekua, Dominica M4.8 123 km 141 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 150 mph 176 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 86 mph 122 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 86 mph 71 km
2017 Maria Category 5 167 mph 115 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 98 mph 74 km
2007 Dean Category 3 127 mph 36 km
2005 Emily Category 2 98 mph 242 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 132 mph 248 km
1999 Jose Category 2 92 mph 238 km
1998 Georges Category 4 132 mph 298 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 92 mph 97 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 144 mph 239 km
1980 Allen Category 4 144 mph 47 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 91 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 91 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 91 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 80 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 65 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 59 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 80 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 105 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 42 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 23 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 80 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 90 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 142 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 147 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 154 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 171 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in

Bisee has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (3.1").

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