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Weather & Climate in Plaisance, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plaisance 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 1,270 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 | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 59.7 sq mi (154.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5980°N, 72.4699°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
189 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 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 41 km | 59 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.9 | 138 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 | 164 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 228 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 83 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 181 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 272 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 192 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 167 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 126 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 160 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 170 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 60 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 115 mph | 287 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 280 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 122 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 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 | 33 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 127 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 123 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 |
Plaisance 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").