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PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI


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Elevation: 28 meters     Latitude: 18 34N     Longitude: 072 18W
Köppen Classification: Tropical Savanna Climate

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Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18°C (64°F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Port-au-Prince is 84.0°F (28.9°C). The warmest month, on average, is June with an average temperature of 86.0°F (30°C). The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of 81.0°F (27.2°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Port-au-Prince is 104.0°F (40°C), which was recorded in July. The lowest recorded temperature in Port-au-Prince is 61.0°F (16.1°C), which was recorded in December.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Port-au-Prince is 52.1" (1323.3 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is May with 8.6" (218.4 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is January with an average of 1.3" (33 mm).



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