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Weather & Climate in Anse Rouge, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Anse Rouge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 249.2 sq mi (645.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6338°N, 73.0553°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
225 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 33 km | 59 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 278 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 205 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 131 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 186 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 70 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 153 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 200 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 81 mph | 45 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 268 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 178 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 220 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 219 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
7 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 | 91 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 142 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | - | 2,248 | 143 km |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in |
Anse Rouge has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (2.0").