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Weather & Climate in Pilate, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pilate 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 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 906 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 | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 87.5 sq mi (226.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6675°N, 72.5523°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
175 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 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 30 km | 59 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 4 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.9 | 144 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 |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 153 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 231 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 83 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 178 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 273 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 183 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 163 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 116 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 150 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 65 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 115 mph | 289 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 287 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 133 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 215 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 246 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 | 38 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 135 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in |
Pilate has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.5").