Verrettes, Haiti

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48,724 Population 312/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Verrettes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area156.0 sq mi (404.0 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates19.0505°N, 72.4659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 127 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 69 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 81 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 79 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 89 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 67 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 81 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 82 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 85 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 141 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 91 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 72 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 113 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 93 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 85 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 132 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 79 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 127 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 89 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 1 220 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 268 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 137 km
2017 Irma Category 5 238 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 195 km
2011 Irene Category 3 225 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 159 km
2008 Ike Category 4 220 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 262 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 111 km
2007 Dean Category 4 290 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 240 km
2001 Iris Category 1 241 km
1998 Georges Category 2 25 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 220 km
1987 Emily Category 3 102 km
1985 Kate Category 2 284 km
1980 Allen Category 5 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 83 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 66 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 128 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 110 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 122 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 6.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in

Verrettes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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