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Weather & Climate in Baie de Henne, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baie de Henne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 249.2 sq mi (645.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6631°N, 73.2094°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
199 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 46 km | 59 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti | M5.1 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M5.1 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 121 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 291 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 107 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 204 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 114 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 294 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 191 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 55 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 149 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 200 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 179 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 290 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 42 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 268 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 194 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 106 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 142 km |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in |
Baie de Henne has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (1.3").