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Weather & Climate in Gourbeyre, Guadeloupe

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

Gourbeyre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²)
Population Density985/sq mi
Coordinates15.9945°N, 61.6920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.3"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,292 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 52 km 162 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 25 km 12 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 122 km 110 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 136 km 19 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 93 km 147 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 72 km 33 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 88 km 146 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 87 km 68 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 132 km 33 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 131 km 28 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 114 km 42 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 88 km 43 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 147 km 59 km
Sep 25, 2001 38 km ESE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 117 km 33 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 98 km 34 km
Dec 7, 2001 44 km N of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.1 102 km 33 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 87 km 52 km
Feb 15, 2022 37 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.0 94 km 47 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 70 km 115 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 82 km 65 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 92 mph 96 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 86 mph 256 km
2017 Maria Category 5 173 mph 40 km
2017 Irma Category 5 178 mph 186 km
2017 Jose Category 4 155 mph 217 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 92 mph 114 km
2010 Earl Category 3 121 mph 216 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 98 mph 256 km
2007 Dean Category 4 127 mph 177 km
2000 Debby Category 1 81 mph 149 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 150 mph 228 km
1999 Jose Category 2 98 mph 110 km
1998 Georges Category 4 132 mph 109 km
1997 Erika Category 1 81 mph 295 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 81 mph 279 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 86 mph 153 km
1995 Luis Category 4 144 mph 159 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 98 mph 22 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 81 mph 134 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 150 mph 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 23 142 km
2003 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 4.0 m 96 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 142 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 96 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 142 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 35 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 96 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 78 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 96 km
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m 139 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Guadeloupe (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 6 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 51 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 63 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 80 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 87 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 90 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 96 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 143 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 160 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 7.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in

Gourbeyre has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (2.4").

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