Jacmel, Haiti
Full City Profile
137,966
Population
683/sq mi density
95 ft
Elevation
29 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Jacmel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 201.9 sq mi (522.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2357°N, 72.5369°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 25 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | - | 2,248 | 101 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Jacmel has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (1.1").