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Weather & Climate in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 248.0 sq mi (642.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3708°N, 72.3347°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
217 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 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 68 km | 59 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 131 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 | 193 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 233 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 99 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 200 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 279 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 206 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 187 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 150 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 185 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 150 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 48 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 289 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 257 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 97 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 233 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 45 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 104 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in |
Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.0").