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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. 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
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").