Ouest, Haiti
Chafa
Chafa is a locality in Ouest, Haiti, 1,360 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now18°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time06:30
18.45° N, 72.37° WElevation 1,360 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
October: high / low23° / 17°
Rain this month277mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chafa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:47 · 18:2211 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 17:12Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in July
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
277 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
46 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
September
Weather in Chafa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 87%
Today24 Oct23°17°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct22°18°1.8 mm
Mon26 Oct21°18°18.3 mm
Tue27 Oct22°17°8.9 mm
Wed28 Oct22°17°7.4 mm
Thu29 Oct22°17°11.7 mm
Fri30 Oct22°17°2 mm
Sat31 Oct24°16°
Sun1 Nov23°18°
Mon2 Nov22°17°2 mm
When to go to Chafa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 92 | 89 | 85 | 80 | 76 | 76 | 79 | 75 | 65 | 64 | 70 | 81 |
| High | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 46 | 103 | 133 | 237 | 263 | 193 | 155 | 238 | 259 | 277 | 181 | 59 |
| Wet days | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Chafa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chafa
Nature around Chafa
The sky over Chafa
Earthquakes around Chafa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195027magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record33within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2L'Asile 9 km ↖2021 · 118 km
7.0Léogâne 10 km ↘2010 · 21 km
6.1L'Asile 6 km →1953 · 105 km
6.0Grand-Goâve 5 km ↓2010 · 45 km
Towns and villages around Chafa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Raimboid0.5 kmPapio0.5 kmMasson0.5 kmClémenceau0.5 kmBois Maçon1.4 kmBois Cochon1.4 kmMaçon1.7 kmChauffard1.9 kmPiron2 kmTi Marché2.1 kmBongars2.3 kmNan Maillon2.4 kmBongat2.8 kmBarbe2.8 kmRosancour3 kmHabitation3 kmGranmote3 kmSaint Laurent3.2 kmPosy3.2 kmLes Pères3.4 kmGuillote3.4 kmMare Bizaton3.6 kmAu Bery3.6 kmLahens3.6 kmCapiti3.6 kmCazeau3.7 kmBois d’Avril3.7 kmBelo3.7 kmTi Place3.8 kmGalette3.8 kmFéca3.8 kmBoutilier3.8 kmBois Caché3.8 kmDerivière3.9 kmL’Étang4 kmFerte4.1 kmLa Rate4.2 kmKa Boucan4.3 kmCarrefour Bête4.3 kmLaval4.7 kmNan Da4.9 kmBoucambour4.9 kmFond Coupeau5 kmDegand5.1 kmTi Cape5.1 kmGabriel5.1 kmBouvier5.1 kmFond Ferrier5.2 kmDuvier5.3 kmBois d’Orme5.3 kmMarin5.3 kmPlombe5.4 kmPlaume5.4 kmPalmistre Obio5.4 kmDiègue5.4 kmGrenier5.4 kmDufrenay5.4 kmDébauché5.5 kmTête Pogoir5.6 kmMadou5.6 kmLanothe5.6 kmTaifer5.6 kmPerdumidi5.6 kmDerosier5.6 kmLa Source5.9 kmBerly5.9 kmFancrelle6 kmSaint Roc6.1 kmDufresnay6.1 kmTomasin6.3 kmSanto6.3 kmLa Bouie6.3 kmDésiré6.3 kmCovilette6.3 kmPlainber6.6 kmJalousie6.6 kmLa Boule6.7 kmNan l’Étang6.8 kmPlaton Coupeau6.9 kmNan Roche6.9 km
Places near Chafa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chafa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chafa.
What is the hottest month in Chafa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chafa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chafa?
October is the wettest month with about 277 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chafa?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.