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Weather & Climate in Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cambita Garabitos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 83.2 sq mi (215.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4546°N, 70.1991°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
626 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 22 km | 40 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 14 km | 23 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 92 km | 101 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 42 km | 58 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 102 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 49 km | 83 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 137 km | 122 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 59 km | 47 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 44 km | 112 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 51 km | 91 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 93 km | 38 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 30 km | 23 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 81 km | 118 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 118 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 127 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 192 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 231 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 218 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 190 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 273 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 132 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 27 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 178 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 121 mph | 247 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 76 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 138 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in |
Cambita Garabitos has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.7").