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Weather & Climate in Gonaïves, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gonaïves has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 323.6 sq mi (838.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4476°N, 72.6893°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
232 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 41 km | 59 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 127 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 170 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 256 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 206 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 170 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 191 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 113 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 173 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 150 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 81 mph | 39 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 261 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 134 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 217 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 | 61 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 111 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 142 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in |
Gonaïves has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.5").