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Weather & Climate in Koto, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Koto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2060°N, 74.0401°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
189 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti | M5.8 | 22 km | 8 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 61 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti | M5.1 | 43 km | 13 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M5.1 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 108 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 |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 4 | 132 mph | 230 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 194 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 29 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 260 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 89 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 132 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 144 mph | 159 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 115 mph | 113 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 155 mph | 232 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 145 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 75 mph | 145 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 92 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 173 mph | 52 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 64 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in |
Koto has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (2.6").