Ferrier, Haiti

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3,804 Population 29/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Ferrier 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

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area131.1 sq mi (339.5 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates19.6155°N, 71.7779°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

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

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 117 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 137 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 91 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 109 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 146 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 114 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 146 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 115 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 48 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 40 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 120 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 95 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 104 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 119 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 36 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 136 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 78 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.6 148 km
Feb 22, 2010 6 km SSW of Gressier, Haiti M4.6 150 km
May 1, 2008 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti M4.6 115 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 1 191 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 173 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 68 km
2017 Irma Category 5 159 km
2017 Maria Category 3 218 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 264 km
2011 Irene Category 3 135 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 195 km
2008 Ike Category 4 156 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 220 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 200 km
2004 Frances Category 4 280 km
1998 Georges Category 3 76 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 226 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 297 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 300 km
1987 Emily Category 3 74 km
1985 Kate Category 2 221 km
1980 Allen Category 5 293 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 47 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 136 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

Ferrier 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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