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Terrier Rouge, Haiti

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21,328 Population 248/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Terrier Rouge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area86.0 sq mi (222.7 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates19.6363°N, 71.9548°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 148 km
Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 135 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 144 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 109 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 90 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 139 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 148 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 139 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 132 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 133 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 122 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 138 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 63 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 54 km
Feb 23, 2010 8 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.8 147 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 114 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 39 km
Jan 12, 2010 12 km N of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 149 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 62 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 1 180 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 184 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 63 km
2017 Irma Category 5 164 km
2017 Maria Category 3 230 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 246 km
2011 Irene Category 3 142 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 177 km
2008 Ike Category 4 152 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 211 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 193 km
2004 Frances Category 4 285 km
1998 Georges Category 3 72 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 239 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 296 km
1987 Emily Category 3 85 km
1985 Kate Category 2 219 km
1980 Allen Category 5 282 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 29 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 145 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in

Terrier Rouge has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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