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Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti

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1,184 Population 7/sq mi density
466 ft Elevation 142 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Fond Bassin Bleu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area177.9 sq mi (460.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates19.7945°N, 72.7995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.97"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 5, 2025.

Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 1 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 95 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 150 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 148 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km ENE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 148 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 145 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km NE of Grangwav, Haiti M4.8 148 km
Jan 25, 2010 11 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 146 km
Apr 28, 1990 4 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 149 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 136 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 46 km
Jan 17, 2010 9 km NNW of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 143 km
Jan 12, 2010 12 km N of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 139 km
Jan 13, 2010 11 km WNW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.7 148 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 108 km
Apr 29, 1990 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti M4.7 103 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.6 143 km
Feb 17, 2018 34 km NNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M4.6 137 km
Jun 5, 1998 50 km SSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M4.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 130 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 246 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 79 km
2017 Irma Category 5 179 km
2017 Maria Category 3 286 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 157 km
2011 Irene Category 3 158 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 87 km
2008 Ike Category 4 134 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 188 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 179 km
1998 Georges Category 2 76 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 293 km
1987 Emily Category 3 162 km
1985 Kate Category 2 202 km
1980 Allen Category 5 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in

Fond Bassin Bleu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (2.3").

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