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Weather & Climate in Wesley, Dominica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wesley 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 295 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5667°N, 61.3167°W |
| Timezone | America/Dominica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,355 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 | 110 km | 162 km |
| Jul 12, 1990 | Windward Islands | M5.8 | 138 km | 28 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica | M5.8 | 44 km | 147 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe | M5.8 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique | M5.8 | 101 km | 44 km |
| Jun 8, 1999 | 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique | M5.8 | 113 km | 55 km |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2016 | 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica | M5.6 | 43 km | 146 km |
| Jul 23, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe | M5.5 | 128 km | 68 km |
| Aug 15, 1994 | 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.4 | 135 km | 42 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe | M5.4 | 61 km | 43 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique | M5.3 | 116 km | 27 km |
| May 7, 2010 | Leeward Islands | M5.2 | 115 km | 34 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe | M5.1 | 60 km | 52 km |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 44 km N of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique | M5.0 | 65 km | 150 km |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | M5.0 | 66 km | 65 km |
| Feb 15, 2022 | 37 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe | M5.0 | 134 km | 47 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica | M5.0 | 9 km | 115 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 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 | 77 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 167 mph | 19 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 207 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 155 mph | 236 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 86 mph | 161 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 2 | 109 mph | 249 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 3 | 127 mph | 136 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 176 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 144 mph | 289 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 2 | 98 mph | 138 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 4 | 132 mph | 147 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 196 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 2 | 92 mph | 8 km |
| 1990 | Klaus | Category 1 | 81 mph | 171 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 150 mph | 82 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 210 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 | 85 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 85 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 44 km |
| 1843 | POINTE-A-PITRE | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 5,000 | 140 km |
| 1902 | FORT-DE-FRANCE | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1902 | MARTINIQUE | Astronomical | 0.6 m | — | 118 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1839 | MARTINIQUE | Earthquake | — | 390 | 107 km |
| 1823 | SAINT PIERRE | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1767 | MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diablotins, Morne (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 11 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 22 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 29 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 35 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 65 km |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 86 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 158 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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 |
Wesley 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").