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Weather & Climate in Fond des Blancs, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fond des Blancs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2778°N, 73.1273°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
242 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 36 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti | M5.8 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 62 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti | M5.1 | 67 km | 13 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 3 | 104 mph | 296 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 224 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 124 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 40 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 144 mph | 189 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 160 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 196 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 144 mph | 285 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 153 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 102 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 125 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 189 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 89 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 66 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 39 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Fond des Blancs has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.3").