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Weather & Climate in Borgne, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Borgne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 95.9 sq mi (248.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8451°N, 72.5235°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 29 km | 59 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 116 km | 35 km |
| Apr 29, 1990 | 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 12 km N of Grangwav, Haiti | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti | M4.6 | 33 km | 23 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Haiti region | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 50 km SSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M4.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 1 km W of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.5 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jan 2, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Castañuelas, Dominican Republic | M4.5 | 106 km | 36 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 3 km NNW of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 9 km SSW of Anse Rouge, Haiti | M4.4 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2016 | 36 km SE of Maisí, Cuba | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 10 km SE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.4 | 121 km | 22 km |
| May 14, 2020 | 6 km SE of Estero Hondo, Dominican Republic | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 63 km SW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M4.4 | 143 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 | 137 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 218 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 67 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 159 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 259 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 187 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 144 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 114 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 132 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 174 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 196 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 287 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 85 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 115 mph | 274 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 143 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 264 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 | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in |
Borgne has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (3.2").