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Weather & Climate in Gressier, Haiti

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Gressier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²)
Population Density898/sq mi
Coordinates18.5409°N, 72.5268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.97"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 102 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 12 km 13 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 32 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 34 km 11 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 44 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 10 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 38 km 10 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 143 km 59 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 102 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 41 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 16 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 86 km 10 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 115 km 9 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 45 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 36 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 40 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 33 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 82 km 10 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 128 km 13 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 Beryl Category 4 150 mph 270 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 86 mph 265 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 81 mph 193 km
2017 Irma Category 5 167 mph 295 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 150 mph 188 km
2011 Irene Category 2 92 mph 277 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 86 mph 198 km
2008 Ike Category 4 132 mph 275 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 92 mph 57 km
2007 Dean Category 4 144 mph 235 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 75 mph 183 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 104 mph 263 km
2001 Iris Category 1 86 mph 186 km
1998 Georges Category 2 109 mph 65 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 127 mph 163 km
1987 Emily Category 3 121 mph 120 km
1980 Allen Category 5 178 mph 157 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 5,300 139 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 9 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 101 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 87 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 103 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest

Gressier has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (0.8").

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