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Weather & Climate in Perches, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Perches has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 86.0 sq mi (222.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5220°N, 71.9232°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 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 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M6.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 97 km | 59 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2023 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 8 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 4 km NE of Grangwav, Haiti | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 66 km | 35 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 | 193 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 191 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 76 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 176 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 236 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 250 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 151 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 183 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 165 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 224 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 183 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 295 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 61 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 244 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 285 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 73 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 275 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 | 39 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 135 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in |
Perches has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (2.3").