Dérac, Haiti

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1,855 Population 14/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Dérac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area131.1 sq mi (339.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates19.6548°N, 71.8145°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.14"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 120 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 94 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 140 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 104 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 147 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 117 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 148 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 40 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 118 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 99 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 107 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 49 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 123 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 142 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 121 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 73 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 32 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.6 150 km
Jul 26, 2016 Dominican Republic region M4.6 143 km
Dec 28, 1999 7 km SSE of Altamira, Dominican Republic M4.6 104 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
2024 Oscar Category 1 185 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 172 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 64 km
2017 Irma Category 5 157 km
2017 Maria Category 3 218 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 260 km
2011 Irene Category 3 133 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 191 km
2008 Ike Category 4 151 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 215 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 202 km
2004 Frances Category 4 278 km
1998 Georges Category 3 79 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 226 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 295 km
1987 Emily Category 3 80 km
1985 Kate Category 2 216 km
1980 Allen Category 5 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 42 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in

Dérac has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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