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Dondon, Haiti

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5,029 Population 117/sq mi density
1,401 ft Elevation 427 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Dondon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Area43.2 sq mi (111.8 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates19.5273°N, 72.2434°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.5"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 125 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 139 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 137 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 147 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 123 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 139 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 139 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 66 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 143 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 128 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 143 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 147 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 137 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 125 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 119 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 118 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 141 km
Jan 27, 2010 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 181 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 214 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 79 km
2017 Irma Category 5 181 km
2017 Maria Category 3 260 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 216 km
2011 Irene Category 3 167 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 151 km
2008 Ike Category 4 166 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 214 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 169 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 296 km
2001 Iris Category 1 292 km
1998 Georges Category 2 61 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 271 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 276 km
1987 Emily Category 3 98 km
1985 Kate Category 2 233 km
1980 Allen Category 5 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 25 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 123 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
April 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Dondon has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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