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Weather & Climate in Sassier, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sassier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 153.2 sq mi (396.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5834°N, 74.1183°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti | M5.8 | 21 km | 8 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 53 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti | M5.1 | 43 km | 13 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti | M5.1 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M5.1 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 4 | 138 mph | 264 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 234 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 28 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 232 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 63 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 269 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 149 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 144 mph | 199 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 115 mph | 137 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 155 mph | 263 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 75 mph | 105 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 127 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 173 mph | 90 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | - | 2,248 | 71 km |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in |
Sassier has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (2.7").