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Weather & Climate in Marigot, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marigot enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 201.9 sq mi (522.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2317°N, 72.3229°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
223 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 35 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M5.1 | 139 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 155 mph | 240 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 209 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 238 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 52 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 206 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 153 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 237 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 149 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 89 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 136 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 122 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 135 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 34 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 123 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Marigot has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (1.1").