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Weather & Climate in Chambellan, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chambellan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 77.5 sq mi (200.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5504°N, 74.3132°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti | M5.8 | 29 km | 8 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti | M5.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M5.1 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti | M5.1 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Haiti region | M4.9 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 6 km SE of Baradères, Haiti | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 6 km WNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 4 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 11 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 10 km NW of Baradères, Haiti | M4.8 | 63 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 |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 4 | 138 mph | 253 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 221 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 17 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 216 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 44 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 274 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 167 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 144 mph | 195 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 123 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 155 mph | 249 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 187 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 75 mph | 114 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 119 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 173 mph | 72 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 90 km |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in |
Chambellan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.8").