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Pilate, Haiti

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4,227 Population 48/sq mi density
906 ft Elevation 276 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Pilate 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 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 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 Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area87.5 sq mi (226.7 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates19.6675°N, 72.5523°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 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 M7.0 136 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 144 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 149 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 135 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 143 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 143 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 30 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 146 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 119 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 142 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 141 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 134 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 132 km
Jan 13, 2010 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti M5.0 150 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 145 km
Jan 27, 2010 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 143 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 153 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 231 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 83 km
2017 Irma Category 5 178 km
2017 Maria Category 3 273 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 183 km
2011 Irene Category 3 163 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 116 km
2008 Ike Category 4 150 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 193 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 176 km
1998 Georges Category 2 65 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 289 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 287 km
1987 Emily Category 3 133 km
1985 Kate Category 2 215 km
1980 Allen Category 5 246 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 38 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 135 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
May 74°F (24°C) 8.0 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
December 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in

Pilate has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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