Weather & Climate in Fond Parisien, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fond Parisien has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 220.3 sq mi (570.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5055°N, 71.9812°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
208 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 63 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 94 km | 27 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 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 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 278 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 273 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 282 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 245 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 238 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 277 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 96 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 243 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 194 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 56 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 179 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 75 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 181 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 140 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 58 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 34 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Fond Parisien has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.6").