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Weather & Climate in Baní, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baní has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 337.0 sq mi (872.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2797°N, 70.3318°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
369 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 6 km | 40 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 112 km | 101 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 17 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 46 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 67 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 85 km | 27 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 37 km | 47 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 62 km | 112 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 68 km | 91 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 26 km | 23 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 114 km | 38 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 105 km | 118 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 142 km | 42 km |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 8 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 139 km | 109 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 84 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 155 mph | 282 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 150 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 255 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 242 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 213 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 253 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 152 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 49 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 200 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 121 mph | 223 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 54 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | - | - | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in |
Baní has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.2").