Fonds Verrettes, Haiti

Full City Profile

2,789 Population 13/sq mi density

2,635 ft Elevation 803 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Fonds Verrettes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	68.4°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,635 ft (803 m)
Area	220.3 sq mi (570.4 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	18.3957°N, 71.8563°W
Timezone	America/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"

46% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 9.76"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 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	76 km
Jan 12, 2010	4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti	M6.0	98 km
Jan 20, 2010	4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti	M5.9	102 km
Jan 13, 2010	Haiti region	M5.8	111 km
Jan 15, 1992	30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic	M5.7	137 km
Jan 12, 2010	Haiti region	M5.7	70 km
Jan 13, 2010	5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti	M5.6	102 km
Jan 13, 2010	1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti	M5.6	106 km
Jan 13, 2010	4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti	M5.4	108 km
Jan 8, 1997	63 km S of Marigot, Haiti	M5.4	89 km
Jan 12, 2010	Haiti region	M5.3	69 km
Jan 13, 2010	12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti	M5.2	109 km
Jan 13, 2010	8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti	M5.2	100 km
Aug 10, 1998	11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic	M5.2	142 km
Apr 8, 1993	3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic	M5.2	79 km
Jan 13, 2010	6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti	M5.1	113 km
Jan 13, 2010	10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti	M5.1	104 km
Jan 13, 2010	4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti	M5.1	101 km
Jul 7, 2012	4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic	M5.1	78 km
Jan 12, 2010	5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti	M5.0	82 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Beryl	Category 4	267 km
2022	Fiona	Category 3	272 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	181 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	290 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	258 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	255 km
2010	Tomas	Category 1	256 km
2008	Ike	Category 4	290 km
2008	Gustav	Category 1	95 km
2007	Dean	Category 4	236 km
2006	Ernesto	Category 1	189 km
2005	Dennis	Category 2	273 km
2001	Iris	Category 1	170 km
1998	Georges	Category 3	72 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 3	175 km
1987	Emily	Category 3	77 km
1980	Allen	Category 5	180 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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	72 km
1770	PORT-AU-PRINCE	Eruption + Earthquake	—	200	48 km
1751	AZUA DE COMPOSTELA	Earthquake	—	—	123 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	66°F (19°C)	1.2 in
March	67°F (20°C)	2.4 in
April	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in
May	69°F (21°C)	8.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	5.4 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in
August	71°F (22°C)	6.5 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	7.2 in
October	70°F (21°C)	9.8 in	Wettest
November	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in
December	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in

Fonds Verrettes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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