Location & Surroundings
Biton is a settlement in Centre, Haiti, at 258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lascahobas, 17 km to the south. The national capital Port-au-Prince is 67 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pignon Airport, 44 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 59' 0" N, 71° 54' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 258 m
- Timezone America/Port-au-Prince
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 156 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Gourde (HTG)
- Phone Prefix +509
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:58
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:11
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Biton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.3 | 0.9 | 102 | 90 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 91 | 84 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 1.9 | 119 | 46 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 630.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.8 | 131 | 70 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 237.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 1.1 | 131 | 85 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 109 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 11.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 2.1 | 128 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 635.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 119 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 75 | 251.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 1.5 | 111 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 123 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 10.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 3.3 | 157 | 50 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 616.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 107 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 200.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 0.8 | 116 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 0.55 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biton?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Biton today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Biton?
Local time is 12:58. Time zone: America/Port-au-Prince (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Biton?
Biton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Biton?
DEM 258 m.
Where is Biton located?
It is at 18.98333, -71.90000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biton in?
It is in Haiti.