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- Above-average rainfall was reported in Haiti, especially in the north, during September, offsetting August deficits and supporting second-season planting.
- NDVI conditions are average to above average across most cropping areas, with localized deficits in Sud and Artibonite.
Since late August through September 25, rainfall was above average nationwide (Figure 1), offsetting August deficits and supporting second-season planting. Despite above-average temperatures, soil moisture remains adequate for normal crop development, and irrigation reservoirs are average to above average.
Figure 1
Source: CHC-USGS/FEWSNET
Forecasts for the first week of October indicate reduced rainfall totals (Figure 2). Given early crop stages and recent moisture gains, this short-term reduction is not expected to negatively affect development.
The NDVI values show average to above-average vegetation health conditions across most cropping areas. Localized below-average signals in Sud and Artibonite reflect erratic July–September rainfall, but conditions are expected to improve in the coming weeks (Figure 2).
Figure 2
Source: CPC/NOAA
Recommended citation: FEWS NET. Haiti Seasonal Monitor October 1, 2025: Above-average rainfall during September, 2025.
FEWS NET’s Seasonal Monitor reports are produced for Central America and the Caribbean, West Africa, East Africa, Central Asia, and Somalia every 10-to-30 days during the region’s respective rainy season(s). Seasonal Monitors report updates on weather events (e.g., rainfall patterns) and associated impacts on ground conditions (e.g., cropping conditions, pasture and water availability), as well as the short-term rainfall forecast. Find more remote sensing information here.