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Sassier, Haiti

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10,000 Population 65/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
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. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US 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 US 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. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 6, 2023.

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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