All Countries
Weather & Climate in Marmelade, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marmelade has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,451 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,451 ft (747 m) |
| Area | 43.2 sq mi (111.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5174°N, 72.3613°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
192 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 133 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 56 km | 59 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 4 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 177 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 225 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 85 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 186 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 270 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 204 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 172 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 169 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 212 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 164 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 59 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 282 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 273 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 107 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 31 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 119 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in |
Marmelade has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (2.0").