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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

100,023 Population 545/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Punta Cana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area183.5 sq mi (475.3 km²)
Population Density545/sq mi
Coordinates18.5818°N, 68.4043°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,415 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 132 km
Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 103 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 142 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 60 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 47 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 78 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 128 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 149 km
Jun 11, 1996 129 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.5 149 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 132 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 104 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 52 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 64 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 88 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 51 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 135 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 52 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 69 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 37 km
Jan 18, 1999 42 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 3 278 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 194 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 21 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 271 km
2017 Irma Category 5 147 km
2017 Maria Category 4 87 km
2011 Irene Category 1 91 km
2010 Earl Category 4 259 km
2004 Frances Category 4 274 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 10 km
2000 Debby Category 1 107 km
1998 Georges Category 3 44 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 205 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 32 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 245 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 209 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 268 km
1987 Emily Category 3 213 km
1985 Kate Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 129 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 97 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m — 64 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in

Punta Cana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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