Aloha,
This section of will cover Haiti climate and weather, suggestion on best time to travel to Haiti. I will discuss the weather and climate soley on Haiti capital Port-au-Prince .
Below is the solstice and equinox for this year (https://weatherspark.com/history/32661/2015/Port-au-Prince-Ouest-Haiti)
Spring Equinox Friday, 20 March 2015.
Summer Solstice Sunday, 21 June 2015.
Autumnal Equinox Wednesday, 23 September 2015.
Winter Solstice Tuesday, 22 December 2015.
The winter solstice begins on Tuesday , December 22 of this year. Traditionally, this time frame has less chance of rain in comparison to other solstice/equinox. (http://www.drikpanchang.com/seasons/season-summer-solstice-timings.html?l=7934)
The best time to visit Haiti one would think is summer solstice:
In Haiti, the Summer Solstice for 2015 will occur on Sunday , June 21st (http://www.drikpanchang.com/seasons/season-summer-solstice-timings.html?l=7934). The maximum temperature during the month is 35°C. The
minimum temperature during June is about 24°C (https://weatherspark.com/history/32661/2015/Port-au-Prince-Ouest-Haiti).
Weather on the Spring Equinox:
The Spring Equinox for Haiti in 2015 will occur on Fridya, March 20th (https://weatherspark.com/history/32661/2015/Port-au-Prince-Ouest-Haiti). The max temperature is about 30°C and the minimum temperature is about 23 °C(https://weatherspark.com/history/32661/2015/Port-au-Prince-Ouest-Haiti). Per, weather spark there was a 87% chance of rain during spring and summer solstices .
Weather on the Autumnal Equinox:
The Autumnal Equinox for Haiti in 2015 will occur on Wednesday, September 23rd (https://weatherspark.com/history/32661/2015/Port-au-Prince-Ouest-Haiti). The max temperature in is about 34°C and the minimum temperature during September is 24°C (https://weatherspark.com/history/32661/2015/Port-au-Prince-Ouest-Haiti).
Travel Agent Advice:
If you were a tourist visiting Haiti, based on the information above I would recommend traveling in December thru January. This allows tourist to enjoy the beautiful sceneray of Haiti.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
“Temperature Controls in the city of Port-Au-Prince in Haiti"
The capital city of my country is Port-au-Prince. The latitude and longitude of the capital city is: 18.5333° N,
72.3333° W. The warmest month in my city is year round,
but with low precipitation in Decembers with an average monthly temperature of
82.6 F. The coldest month in my city is February with an average monthly
temperature of 80.F. Based on the information above the annual range of temperature
for my city is: 81.3 F. Website where I found this information: http://www.haiti.climatemps.com. Port Au Prince is the capital of Haiti, which
is located north of the Ecuador and surrounded by large mass of water.
Therefore, Haiti major temperature control is “differential Heating of land and
water, altitudes and geographic location.”
Because of it’s location Haiti traditional has warmer climate thru out
the days. The only temperature control
that I can think of having almost little impact is altitude, however Haiti those
have mountain range between its neighboring country the Domican Replublic. Which, brings to mind the similarity in that
range with the mountains that we have here on Oahu.
In meteorology 101 I have
learned factors that affect the earth thru ocean currents and the rise of sea
level. I have learned about how light is reflected off land, heating of land
and the rise in air temperature. For, Haiti there has been predictions that are
out dated, but make sense stating that there would be rainfall or possible
drought. Given, the location of Haiti it can possibly have a season of non stop
rain or drought with global warming. Haiti is surrounded by ocean; there are variety
of factors that affect the ocean current such as the melting of caps, how much sunlight
is available and clouds. Since, Haiti is
located about the equator it will have access to more sun, but less season as
well. In conclusion, I believed that
with global warming and melting of caps, Haiti will experience more rain that
average.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Climate
Figure 1. Chart of Haiti Climate from:
I have attached figure 1. reflecting an example of the climate in Haiti, per the CIA Haiti has a tropical climate and as the altitude changes so does the temperature some which is affected by the mountain blocking the trade winds making it hotter. Due to its location Haiti has a hot and humid tropical climate.
Figure 2. Haiti climate change
http://d2ouvy59p0dg6k.cloudfront.net/img/climate_change_vulnerability_map_of_southeast_asia_423620.jpg
Figure 3. Reflecting Haiti climate change
Seasons
Just like any island living Haiti doe snot have extreme season. It can be broken into two season Summer and Rain . The picture bellows shows why Haiti is known for being hot and hum . It by the ocean but also vast land mass that retain heat.
Figure 4. Overview, of Haiti
Geograpy
Aloha ,
Figure 1. Map of Haiti from http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/haiti/htland.htm
I have attached two maps that will help identify the country of Haiti. The country of Haiti is located Central America and the Caribbean. Haiti is the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic . It is surrounded by the Caribbean sea and the country of Jamaica and Cuba. The CIA has stated that "Haiti is the size of Maryland , which is measure as 27,750 km. Haiti is surrounded by the Caribbean sea and mountains.
Figure 1. Map of Haiti from http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/haiti/htland.htm
Figure 2. Map of Haiti and Mountain ranges from
a) Location-- Where is the country located in the
world with respect to continents, oceans, other countries?
The country of Haiti is located Central America and the Caribbean. Haiti is the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic . It is surrounded by the Caribbean sea and the country of Jamaica and Cuba.
b) Size--How large is the country? (Compare
to the US by giving a percent of Continental US area, which is 8,080,464 km2.
You can find that out be dividing and moving your decimal place over twice.)
The CIA has stated that "Haiti is the size of Maryland , which is measure as 27,750 km.
c) Terrain-- What types of physical geography make
up the country? Are there any noteworthy rivers, lakes, or seas?
Haiti is surrounded by the Caribbean sea and mountains.
About Me
Aloha classmates,
My name is Gabriela H. Santillan,
I am pursing a career in Computer
Engeenering. I am originally from
California, but have lived in Hawaii for
5 years. I am writing this blog to further
my knowledge in atmospheric science.
I will be monitored the weather in Haiti over the period
of my Met 101 course. Haiti, is lcoated in carribeans sea and
is known for it's poverty.
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