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Sources Chaudes, Haiti

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5,544 Population 72/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Sources Chaudes 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 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area77.5 sq mi (200.6 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates18.4839°N, 74.2867°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 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 85 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 147 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 23 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 148 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 139 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 100 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 71 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 149 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 76 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 58 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 40 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 143 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 104 km
Jan 13, 2010 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti M5.0 132 km
Jan 27, 2010 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 146 km
Aug 14, 2021 6 km SE of Baradères, Haiti M4.9 73 km
Jun 6, 2023 Haiti region M4.9 25 km
Apr 28, 1990 4 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 146 km
Aug 14, 2021 6 km WNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M4.8 76 km
Aug 15, 2021 10 km NW of Baradères, Haiti M4.8 60 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 4 247 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 216 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 192 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 279 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 9 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 222 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 50 km
2008 Ike Category 4 281 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 163 km
2007 Dean Category 4 187 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 244 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 118 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 245 km
2001 Iris Category 1 179 km
1998 Georges Category 1 120 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 112 km
1987 Emily Category 1 299 km
1980 Allen Category 5 69 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 86 km
1887 MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS Earthquake 136 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 99 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 11.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 14.0 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in

Sources Chaudes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (2.8").

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