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Kenscoff, Haiti
Full City Profile
42,175
Population
503/sq mi density
4,810 ft
Elevation
1,466 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Kenscoff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,810 ft (1,466 m) |
| Area | 83.9 sq mi (217.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4477°N, 72.2840°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 145 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 26 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 126 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in |
Kenscoff has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.9").