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Weather & Climate in Caracol, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caracol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 68.5 sq mi (177.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6927°N, 72.0173°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
129 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 22, 2003 | 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M6.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 83 km | 59 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 66 km | 35 km |
| May 18, 2023 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 128 km | 15 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti | M4.6 | 89 km | 23 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 14 km E of Luperón, Dominican Republic | M4.6 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Villa Bisonó, Dominican Republic | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 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 | 172 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 185 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 56 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 158 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 230 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 239 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 141 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 145 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 203 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 195 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 282 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 78 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 115 mph | 241 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 300 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 94 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 213 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 20 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 148 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in |
Caracol has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (3.0").