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Weather & Climate in Sources Chaudes, Haiti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sources Chaudes 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 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 77.5 sq mi (200.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4839°N, 74.2867°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
140 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 14, 2021 | Nippes, Haiti | M7.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti | M5.8 | 23 km | 8 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti | M5.2 | 71 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M5.1 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti | M5.1 | 58 km | 13 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti | M5.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 6 km SE of Baradères, Haiti | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Haiti region | M4.9 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 4 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 6 km WNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 10 km NW of Baradères, Haiti | M4.8 | 60 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 | 247 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 216 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 9 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 222 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 50 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 281 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 163 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 144 mph | 187 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 118 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 155 mph | 245 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 179 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 75 mph | 120 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 112 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 173 mph | 69 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 | 86 km |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in |
Sources Chaudes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (2.8").