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Weather & Climate in Ouanaminthe, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ouanaminthe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 79.5 sq mi (206.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5493°N, 71.7248°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 22, 2003 | 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M6.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 116 km | 59 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2023 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 49 km | 35 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 200 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 174 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 67 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 164 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 219 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 270 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 136 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 230 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 286 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 299 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 73 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 227 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 295 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 66 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 293 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 | 55 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 148 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in |
Ouanaminthe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.6").