Baradères, Haiti

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41,245 Population 554/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Baradères has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area74.4 sq mi (192.7 km²)
Population Density554/sq mi
Coordinates18.4826°N, 73.6388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.8"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.99"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 17 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 113 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 91 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 86 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 79 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 49 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 119 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 82 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 86 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 80 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 124 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 119 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 32 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 89 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 81 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 12 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 86 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 61 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 16 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 279 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 235 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 211 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 245 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 70 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 282 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 113 km
2008 Ike Category 4 280 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 98 km
2007 Dean Category 4 200 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 202 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 166 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 278 km
2001 Iris Category 1 180 km
1998 Georges Category 1 98 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 132 km
1987 Emily Category 2 232 km
1980 Allen Category 5 78 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 117 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 19 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 31 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 16 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 10.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 7.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Driest

Baradères has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and December the driest (2.1").

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