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Plaine du Nord, Haiti

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2,492 Population 87/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Plaine du Nord has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°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

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area28.8 sq mi (74.5 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates19.6771°N, 72.2697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 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 M7.0 141 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 139 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 141 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 148 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 57 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 135 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 140 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 150 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 134 km
Feb 23, 2010 8 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.8 140 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 83 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 146 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km NE of Grangwav, Haiti M4.8 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km ENE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 147 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 92 km
Jan 17, 2010 9 km NNW of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 142 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 59 km
Jan 12, 2010 12 km N of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 137 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km ENE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.7 149 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
2024 Oscar Category 1 165 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 206 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 65 km
2017 Irma Category 5 166 km
2017 Maria Category 3 250 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 213 km
2011 Irene Category 3 152 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 144 km
2008 Ike Category 4 150 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 197 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 184 km
2004 Frances Category 4 295 km
1998 Georges Category 2 77 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 264 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 292 km
1987 Emily Category 3 110 km
1985 Kate Category 2 217 km
1980 Allen Category 5 264 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 11 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 139 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in

Plaine du Nord has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (3.2").

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