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Weather & Climate in Dame-Marie, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dame-Marie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 55.6 sq mi (144.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5611°N, 74.4217°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti | M5.8 | 39 km | 8 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M5.1 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti | M5.1 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Haiti region | M4.9 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 6 km SE of Baradères, Haiti | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 6 km WNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 10 km NW of Baradères, Haiti | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Saint-Louis du Sud, Haiti | M4.7 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Apr 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Jérémie, Haiti | M4.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Haiti region | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 8 km WNW of Baradères, Haiti | M4.7 | 75 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 | 243 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 217 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 281 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 22 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 205 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 33 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 275 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 179 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 144 mph | 196 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 118 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 155 mph | 241 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 187 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 75 mph | 118 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 118 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 173 mph | 65 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 | 101 km |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in |
Dame-Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (2.8").