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Weather & Climate in Ferrier, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ferrier 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 62 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 | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 131.1 sq mi (339.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6155°N, 71.7779°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 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 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 109 km | 59 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 48 km | 35 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2023 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 136 km | 79 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 6 km SSW of Gressier, Haiti | M4.6 | 150 km | 9 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti | M4.6 | 115 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 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 | 191 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 173 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 68 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 159 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 218 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 264 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 135 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 156 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 220 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 200 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 280 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 76 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 115 mph | 226 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 297 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 300 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 74 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 293 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 | 47 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) | 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 |
Ferrier 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").