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Weather & Climate in Fort-de-France, Martinique
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort-de-France has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6037°N, 61.0742°W |
| Timezone | America/Martinique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,086 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 | 76 km | 147 km |
| Jul 12, 1990 | Windward Islands | M5.8 | 67 km | 28 km |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique | M5.8 | 79 km | 44 km |
| Jun 8, 1999 | 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique | M5.8 | 85 km | 55 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe | M5.8 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Oct 18, 2016 | 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica | M5.6 | 83 km | 146 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe | M5.4 | 147 km | 43 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique | M5.3 | 84 km | 27 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique | M5.2 | 124 km | 57 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia | M5.2 | 114 km | 27 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe | M5.1 | 147 km | 52 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique | M5.0 | 49 km | 150 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica | M5.0 | 101 km | 115 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe | M4.9 | 147 km | 107 km |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica | M4.9 | 63 km | 140 km |
| Oct 20, 1992 | 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique | M4.9 | 68 km | 63 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique | M4.9 | 64 km | 44 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique | M4.9 | 48 km | 72 km |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique | M4.9 | 39 km | 116 km |
| Jun 14, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica | M4.9 | 80 km | 148 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 237 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 86 mph | 90 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 134 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 167 mph | 68 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 2 | 98 mph | 135 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 3 | 127 mph | 45 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 98 mph | 300 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 2 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 4 | 132 mph | 239 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 86 mph | 286 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 293 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 53 km |
| 1990 | Klaus | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 144 mph | 179 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 112 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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 | 26 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 26 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 26 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 138 km |
| 1902 | SOUFRIERE VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | 1,680 | 142 km |
| 1902 | FORT-DE-FRANCE | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 1 km |
| 1902 | MARTINIQUE | Astronomical | 0.6 m | — | 9 km |
| 2021 | SOUFRIERE VOLCANO | Astronomical | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1839 | MARTINIQUE | Earthquake | — | 390 | 61 km |
| 1823 | SAINT PIERRE | Earthquake | — | — | 24 km |
| 1767 | MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS | Earthquake | — | — | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 25 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 78 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 82 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 86 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 90 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 142 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 6.4 in |
Fort-de-France has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (3.0").