Because of its elevation, the temperature is constantly cooler than the capital and, during winter months, can be very chilly relative to the rest of the country. However, it is not the coldest settlement on Hispaniola, as Constanza in the Dominican Republic is colder on average year-round, most likely due to being more inland than Kenscoff, which is only around 12 km (7.5 mi) from the coast.
^Calais, Eric, ed. (19 January 2003), Haiti - GPS site descriptions(PDF), Purdue University – Earth and Atmospheric Science Department, p. 3, retrieved 5 April 2016