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Weather & Climate in Arcahaie, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arcahaie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 177.9 sq mi (460.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8167°N, 72.9167°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 12 km | 59 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 11 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1990 | 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 12 km N of Grangwav, Haiti | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Grangwav, Haiti | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 11 km WNW of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 7 km NNE of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti | M4.6 | 12 km | 23 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 50 km SSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M4.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 34 km NNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M4.6 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 6 km S of Maisí, Cuba | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Haiti region | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 11 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2022 | 8 km N of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 1 km W of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.5 | 148 km | 7 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 | 124 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 256 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 79 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 181 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 295 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 145 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 161 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 74 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 132 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 81 mph | 70 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 292 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 174 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 201 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in |
Arcahaie has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (2.1").