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Weather & Climate in Jean-Rabel, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jean-Rabel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 188.8 sq mi (488.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8538°N, 73.1913°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 41 km | 59 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M5.1 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1990 | 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti | M4.6 | 37 km | 23 km |
| Mar 20, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Jérémie, Haiti | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 34 km NNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M4.6 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 6 km S of Maisí, Cuba | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 50 km SSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M4.6 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 15 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2022 | 8 km N of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 10 km NNE of Baradères, Haiti | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2016 | 36 km SE of Maisí, Cuba | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 63 km SW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2017 | 75 km N of Jérémie, Haiti | M4.4 | 118 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 |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 296 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 105 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 276 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 88 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 183 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 117 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 286 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 173 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 46 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 128 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 179 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 199 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 63 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 289 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 201 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 104 km |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in |
Jean-Rabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (1.8").