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Weather & Climate in Le Robert, Martinique

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

Le Robert has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²)
Population Density1,304/sq mi
Coordinates14.6775°N, 60.9423°W
TimezoneAmerica/Martinique

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,166 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 78 km 147 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 52 km 28 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 63 km 44 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 69 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 86 km 146 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 137 km 43 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 68 km 27 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 112 km 57 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 111 km 27 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 137 km 52 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 42 km 150 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 98 km 115 km
Nov 28, 2009 138 km ENE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.0 144 km 41 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 142 km 107 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 52 km 63 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 48 km 44 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 36 km 72 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 31 km 116 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 81 km 148 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

18 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 247 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 86 mph 73 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 86 mph 143 km
2017 Maria Category 5 167 mph 54 km
2017 Irma Category 5 178 mph 292 km
2017 Jose Category 4 155 mph 297 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 75 mph 265 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 98 mph 145 km
2007 Dean Category 3 127 mph 45 km
2000 Debby Category 1 86 mph 253 km
1999 Jose Category 2 98 mph 191 km
1998 Georges Category 4 132 mph 228 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 86 mph 274 km
1995 Luis Category 4 144 mph 283 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 92 mph 39 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 81 mph 271 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 144 mph 169 km
1980 Allen Category 4 144 mph 120 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 29 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m - 29 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 29 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 138 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m - 16 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m - 16 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake - - 149 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake - 390 44 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake - - 32 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake - - 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 28 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 77 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 80 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 88 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 95 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 104 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 116 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 152 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 7.2 in

Le Robert has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (3.1").

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