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Moron, Haiti

Full City Profile

1,830 Population 24/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Moron has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area77.5 sq mi (200.6 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates18.5604°N, 74.2578°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 6, 2023.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 83 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 145 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 25 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 148 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 146 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 130 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 98 km
Feb 12, 2010 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.3 145 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 147 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 67 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 56 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 101 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 141 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 72 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 31 km
Jan 13, 2010 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti M5.0 130 km
Sep 30, 2016 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.0 148 km
Jun 6, 2023 Haiti region M4.9 16 km
Jan 27, 2010 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 144 km
Aug 14, 2021 6 km SE of Baradères, Haiti M4.9 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 256 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 225 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 184 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 271 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 18 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 220 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 49 km
2008 Ike Category 4 273 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 162 km
2007 Dean Category 4 196 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 248 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 127 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 254 km
2001 Iris Category 1 187 km
1998 Georges Category 1 111 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 121 km
1987 Emily Category 1 294 km
1980 Allen Category 5 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake 2,248 84 km
1887 MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS Earthquake 128 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 96 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
October 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in

Moron has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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