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Sassier, Haiti

Grand'Anse · Haiti

Sassier is a small city in Grand'Anse, Haiti with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,000 Population 65/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
65.4 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Sassier

Sassier is a village in the Jérémie commune of the Jérémie Arrondissement, in the Grand'Anse department of Haiti.

People

Population10,000
Density65/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain65.4 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population10,000
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates18.5834°, -74.1183°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceGrand'Anse
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation65.4 inches (1,660 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sassier

Sassier is a small city in Haiti (Grand'Anse) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.4 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Climate in Sassier

Sassier has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 808 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.9° 27.5
Feb 26.4°C / 79°F 23.3° / 30° 33.6
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 23.6° / 30.4° 23.5
Apr 27.5°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.6° 31.8
May 28.3°C / 83°F 25.6° / 31.8° 80.0
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 26.3° / 32.1° 78.0
Jul 29°C / 84°F 26.4° / 32.5° 82.6
Aug 29.2°C / 84°F 26.5° / 32.6° 98.2
Sep 29.1°C / 84°F 26.7° / 32.7° 93.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 26° / 31.8° 106.5
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 31° 108.1
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 24.3° / 30.2° 44.8
Sassier 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Haiti avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area153.2 sq mi (396.8 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates18.5834°N, 74.1183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.4"
72% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 69 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 142 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 138 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 21 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 130 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 134 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 138 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 132 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 122 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 83 km
Feb 12, 2010 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.3 144 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 53 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 133 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 139 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 43 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 87 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 24 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 57 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 127 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 4 264 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 234 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 184 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 260 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 28 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 232 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 63 km
2008 Ike Category 4 269 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 149 km
2007 Dean Category 4 199 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 240 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 137 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 263 km
2001 Iris Category 1 188 km
1998 Georges Category 1 105 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 127 km
1987 Emily Category 1 280 km
1980 Allen Category 5 90 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 71 km
1887 MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS Earthquake - - 128 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 81 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 65 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 (23°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in

Sassier has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Sassier

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Méthodiste - - - -
Ecole Crep des Nations - - - -
École méthodiste - - - -
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Museums in Sassier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
(Projet) Maison du Café

Libraries in Sassier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française de Jérémie0.0
Bibliothèque Nationale Stenio Vincent0.0

Farmers Markets in Sassier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
(Projet) Marché Communal
Maché de Nan Sevre
Marché de Bois Delais
Projet de marché public de Beaumont

Restaurants in Sassier

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kay Gina ak Nansky

Clinics in Sassier

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HHF_Clinique

Airports Near Sassier

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antoine-Simon International AirportCYAMedium Airport
Jérémie AirportJEEMedium Airport
Dame-Marie Airport-Small Airport
Île-à-Vache International Airport-Small Airport
Port-Salut Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sassier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Saint-Pierre

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince
Elevation
256 m (840 ft)

🇭🇹 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 Sassier

What is the population of Sassier?

Sassier has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 153.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sassier?

Sassier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.4 inches.

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