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. 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) |
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").