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Lagon Pothenot

oxbow lake

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Location & Surroundings

Lagon Pothenot is an oxbow lake in Artibonite, Haiti, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saint-Marc, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Port-au-Prince is 83 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Pignon Airport, 56 km away.

Overview

Lagon Pothenot is lake in Artibonite, Haiti.

It is located in Artibonite, Haiti.

Basic Data

  • Country Haiti
  • Located in Artibonite
  • Type oxbow lake (LKO)
  • a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams

Geography

  • Coordinates
    19° 13' 58" N, 72° 38' 46" W
  • Elevation DEM: 8 m
  • Timezone America/Port-au-Prince
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 426 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.9%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Gourde (HTG)
  • Phone Prefix +509

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Lagon Pothenot

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lagon Pothenot, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.

Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 30.1 2.2 275 61 1,011.3 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h 25.4 0.9 71 81 1,012.3 1.95 / 1.95 12 260.2 n/a
12h 24.9 2.4 107 82 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.03 100 0.0 n/a
18h 24.6 2.4 103 82 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 8.8 n/a
Tomorrow 29.7 2.1 256 61 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 546.4 n/a
30h 27.1 1.3 95 73 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 205.8 n/a
36h 25.7 2.1 103 78 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 25.7 1.9 94 79 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 82 8.8 n/a
Saturday 30.2 2.7 253 62 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 596.4 n/a
54h 26.9 1.2 46 76 1,014.1 0.23 / 0.23 29 190.0 n/a
60h 25.6 1.7 99 80 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
66h 25.5 2.7 101 81 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 99 8.6 n/a
Sunday 30.1 2.2 268 63 1,014.0 0.01 / 0.02 53 560.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lagon Pothenot?
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 Lagon Pothenot today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 17m.
What is the local time in Lagon Pothenot?
Local time is 00:25. Time zone: America/Port-au-Prince (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Lagon Pothenot?
Lagon Pothenot is a oxbow lake.
What is the elevation of Lagon Pothenot?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Lagon Pothenot located?
It is at 19.23277, -72.64612 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lagon Pothenot in?
It is in Haiti.

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Sources

Last updated 2017-05-08
geonames https://www.geonames.org/3718374

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