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Weather & Climate in Dérac, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dérac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 131.1 sq mi (339.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6548°N, 71.8145°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 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 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 104 km | 59 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2023 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 49 km | 35 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 142 km | 79 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2016 | Dominican Republic region | M4.6 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Dec 28, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Altamira, Dominican Republic | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 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 | 185 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 172 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 64 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 157 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 218 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 260 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 133 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 151 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 202 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 278 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 79 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 115 mph | 226 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 295 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 80 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | 42 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in |
Dérac has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.6").