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Weather & Climate in Désarmes, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Désarmes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 156.0 sq mi (404.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.9935°N, 72.3906°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
251 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 100 km | 59 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M5.1 | 132 km | 14 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 | 228 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 267 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 140 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 242 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 202 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 109 mph | 227 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 227 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 108 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 144 mph | 287 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 31 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 215 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 94 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 291 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 173 mph | 199 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
6 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 | 87 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 62 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | - | 2,248 | 132 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in |
Désarmes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.7").