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Petite Anse, Haiti

Nord-Ouest · Haiti

Petite Anse is a small town in Nord-Ouest, Haiti with a population of 1,539. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,539 Population 6/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
44.8 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Petite Anse

Little Anse is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Richmond County.

People

Population1,539
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain44.8 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,539
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates19.6301°, -73.1550°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord-Ouest
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation44.8 inches (1,139 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Petite Anse

Petite Anse is a small town in Haiti (Nord-Ouest) with a population of 1,539. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Petite Anse has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Haiti avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area249.2 sq mi (645.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.6301°N, 73.1550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 137 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 146 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 144 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 139 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 143 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 147 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 138 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 42 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 55 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 141 km
Feb 12, 2010 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.3 130 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 132 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 126 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 147 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 143 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 139 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 127 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 127 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 287 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 108 km
2017 Irma Category 5 208 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 120 km
2011 Irene Category 3 191 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 62 km
2008 Ike Category 4 152 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 174 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 202 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 291 km
1998 Georges Category 1 40 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 265 km
1987 Emily Category 3 187 km
1985 Kate Category 2 220 km
1980 Allen Category 5 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 5,300 101 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 146 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 140 km
1887 MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS Earthquake - - 131 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 125 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in

Petite Anse has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (2.0").

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Farmers Markets in Petite Anse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Jean Rabel
Marche public de Beauchamps
Marche public de Beauchamps (Nouvelle construction)
Marche Public de Tente
Marche Saint Michel Archange de Baie de Henne

Airports Near Petite Anse

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port-de-Paix AirportPAXMedium Airport
Anse-Rouge Airport-Small Airport
Môle-Saint-Nicolas Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince
Elevation
97 m (318 ft)
Area
203.7 km² (78.6 mi²)

🇭🇹 About Haiti

Capital Port-au-Prince
Population 11,123,176
Area 27,750 km²
GDP (USD) $19,850,585,722
GDP per capita $1,706
HDI 0.535
Life expectancy 64.9 years
Internet users 39.3%
Urban population 54.5%
Currency HTG (Gourde)
Languages French, Haitian Creole
Calling code +509
TLD .ht
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Haiti

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Jan 2 Ancestry Day Jour des Aieux
Jan 6 Epiphany Le Jour des Rois
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Mercredi Des Cendres
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jeudi saint
Apr 3 Good Friday Vendredi saint
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pâques
May 1 Labour and Agriculture Day Fête du Travail / Fête des Travailleurs
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 18 Flag and Universities Day Jour du Drapeau et de l'Université
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fête-Dieu
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary L'Assomption de Marie
Oct 17 Dessalines Day Anniversaire de la mort de Dessalines
Nov 1 All Saints Day La Toussaint
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Jour des Morts
Nov 18 Battle of Vertières Day Vertières
Dec 5 Discovery Day Découverte d'Haïti
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petite Anse

What is the population of Petite Anse?

Petite Anse has a population of 1,539 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 249.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Petite Anse?

Petite Anse has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches.

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