Phaëton, Haiti
Full City Profile
2,297
Population
18/sq mi density
30 ft
Elevation
9 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Phaëton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 131.1 sq mi (339.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6753°N, 71.8969°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 33 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in |
Phaëton has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.4").