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San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
Monte Cristi Province · Dominican Republic
San Fernando de Monte Cristi is a small city in Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 17,001. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Fernando de Monte Cristi
San Fernando de Monte Cristi, also known as Montecristi, is the capital town of Monte Cristi Province in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the northwest region of the country in a coastal area above the border with Haiti.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,001 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.8480°, -71.6460° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | Monte Cristi Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (796 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Fernando de Monte Cristi
San Fernando de Monte Cristi is a small city in Dominican Republic (Monte Cristi Province) with a population of 17,001. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
San Fernando de Monte Cristi has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.3°C), the coldest is Feb (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 299.6 sq mi (775.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8480°N, 71.6460°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1842 | CAP-HAITIAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 5,300 | 59 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in |
San Fernando de Monte Cristi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesus | College | — | — |
| Colegio San José | College | — | — |
| Liceo Secundario José Martí | College | — | — |
| Liceo Secundario Pedro Antonio Pimentel | College | — | — |
Schools in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Salomón Jorge | — | — | — | — |
Museums in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salle Paroissiale Saint Joseph |
Libraries in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché public de Fort-Liberté | |||||
| Marché Public Fort-Liberté | |||||
| Mercado Las Matas de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Fernando de Monte Cristi
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Haitien International Airport | CAP | Large Airport |
| Dajabon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hinche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Cristi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ouanaminthe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peñuela / Esperanza Field | — | Small Airport |
| Phaeton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pignon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Piloto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Walterio Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Fernando |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Fernando de Monte Cristi?
San Fernando de Monte Cristi has a population of 17,001 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 299.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Fernando de Monte Cristi?
San Fernando de Monte Cristi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.