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Weather & Climate in Dajabón, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dajabón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 106.8 sq mi (276.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5481°N, 71.7082°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
163 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 22, 2003 | 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M6.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 118 km | 59 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 41 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2023 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 48 km | 35 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1997 | 0 km W of Gaspar Hernández, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 149 km | 54 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 173 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 66 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 163 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 218 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 272 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 135 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 230 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 285 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 299 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 74 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 225 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 300 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 296 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 65 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 228 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 56 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 149 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in |
Dajabón has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.6").