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Weather & Climate in Les Anglais, Haiti

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

Les Anglais has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates18.3054°N, 74.2197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.4"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 79 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 148 km 11 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 139 km 10 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 17 km 8 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 144 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 148 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 141 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 95 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 141 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 149 km 10 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 71 km 9 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 137 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 146 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 149 km 10 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 56 km 10 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 76 km 14 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 54 km 13 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 99 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti M5.0 125 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 146 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 4 138 mph 232 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 150 mph 202 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 86 mph 213 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 81 mph 292 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 150 mph 9 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 115 mph 238 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 86 mph 67 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 92 mph 152 km
2007 Dean Category 4 144 mph 168 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 75 mph 224 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 115 mph 106 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 155 mph 231 km
2001 Iris Category 1 86 mph 158 km
1998 Georges Category 1 75 mph 137 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 132 mph 94 km
1987 Emily Category 1 81 mph 297 km
1980 Allen Category 5 173 mph 65 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 79 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 95 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 6.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in

Les Anglais has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 73.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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