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Marmelade, Haiti

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2,184 Population 51/sq mi density
2,451 ft Elevation 747 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Marmelade has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Area43.2 sq mi (111.8 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates19.5174°N, 72.3613°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 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 M7.0 122 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 133 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 131 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 140 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 120 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 133 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 133 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 137 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 56 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 139 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 125 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 138 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 131 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 134 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 116 km
Jan 13, 2010 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti M5.0 143 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 121 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 134 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 1 177 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 225 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 85 km
2017 Irma Category 5 186 km
2017 Maria Category 3 270 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 204 km
2011 Irene Category 3 172 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 140 km
2008 Ike Category 4 169 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 212 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 164 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 293 km
2001 Iris Category 1 292 km
1998 Georges Category 2 59 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 282 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 273 km
1987 Emily Category 3 107 km
1985 Kate Category 2 233 km
1980 Allen Category 5 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 31 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 119 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 71°F (21°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
May 74°F (24°C) 8.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
December 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in

Marmelade has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (2.0").

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